Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 per credit (hour)

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit
Up to 9.00 credit(s) / hour(s)

Estimated time to complete this activity:
up to 9.00 hours.

Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas Learn More >>

This course will help you:

	Describe the purpose and process of HIV/STD assessment, screening, treatment, and prevention to another person, such as a patient or peer.
	Form a plan for how to integrate an HIV/STD interview into a forthcoming patient meeting.
	Conduct an HIV/STD assessment with thoroughness and clarity.
	Screen, and when appropriate, counsel a patient according to the HIV/STD Patient Screening Skills Checklist.
	Earn UP TO 9 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credits.

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit: Up to 9.00 credit(s) / hour(s)

Current Approval Period: February 11, 2010 - February 10, 2012

VLH Release Date: February 11, 2010

Most Recent Edit by Author: February 11, 2010

Financial Support Received: Supported by contract #200-2003-02220 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Accreditation

Sponsorship Statement

Sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Medical Directions, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course was initially released on 02-11-10. The term of approval for this course is two years from the date of last review, 02-11-10.

The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this program and are in no way to be considered comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for Category 1 credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Any author disclosures regarding commercial relationships are listed in the author's biography.

Faculty/Staff

Activity Director	Richard C. Goldsworthy, PhD President The Academic Edge, Inc.
COM Planning Member	John M. Harris, Jr., M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
OCME Planning Member	Kay O'Neill Program Coordinator Sr. Ms. O'Neill states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
CME Committee Members	Gail Barker PhD, MBA Dr. Barker states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Steven J. Barker MD, PhD Dr. Barker states that he receives grant/research support from Masimo. Sammy Campbell, MD Dr. Campbell states that he receives grant research funding from Novartis, is a consultant for Schering-Plough, and is on the speakers' bureau for Boehringer-Ingelheim, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, and Sepracor. Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS Dr. Latifi states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Myra L. Muramoto, MD, MPH Dr. Muramoto states that she receives grant/research support from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi-Aventis. Tom Reichenbacher, MD Dr. Reichenbacher states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Todd Vanderah, PhD Dr. Vanderah states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Amy Waer, MD Dr. Waer states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Frank Walter, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT Dr. Walter states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

About the Authors

J. Dennis Fortenberry, MD, MS is Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine where he specializes in adolescent medicine. He has conducted research related to adolescents, sexual behavior, and sexually transmitted infections for almost 25 years. He also provides STD care for patients of all ages at a local STD clinic.

Disclosure: Dr. Fortenberry states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

John F. Toney, MD is the Medical Director of the Florida Infectious Diseases Institute at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and International Medicine. He is also Director of Clinical Infectious Disease Research at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. His research focuses on clinical STD/HIV therapeutics, investigational anti-infectives, and investigational vaccines.

Disclosure: Dr. Toney states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Linda M. Kollar, RN, MSN is Clinical Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine, at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinatti. She is a Fellow of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners. Her special interests include general adolescent medicine and reproductive health.

Disclosure: Ms. Kollar states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

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Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

This course meets general AMA Category 1 CME requirements in states that have a CME requirement.

Based on information from state licensing authorities, this program meets special CME requirements in these states:

	Connecticut Risk Management
	Massachusetts Risk Management
	Pennsylvania Risk Management / Patient Safety
	Rhode Island Ethics
	Rhode Island Other Regulatory Requirements
	Texas Ethics / Professional Responsibility

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Just Ask! Communicating Confidently about STDs, HIV, and Sexual Activity

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