Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
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CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 (USD) for certificate
Optional Maintenance of Certification Credit (MOC) Fee: $10.00 (USD) per point
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1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
1.00 Part II MOC points are available for these specialty board(s):
American Board of Internal Medicine
- Credit Type: Medical Knowledge
- Practice Areas: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Surgery
- Credit Type: Accredited CME
- Practice Areas: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.00 hours
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Author(s)/Editor(s): Ellyn Lee, MD
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: All author(s), contributor(s), editor(s), and CME Office Reviewer(s) state that they do not have any financial arrangements with ineligible companies (commercial interests) that could constitute a conflict of interest.
Further Author/Editor Information | Further CME Information |
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| Meets Special CME Requirements in: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Vermont Learn More >> |
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Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Manage difficult symptoms commonly seen in palliative care and end-of-life patients.
- Communicate bad news effectively.
- Coordinate palliative care between professionals and across institutional settings.
- Refer a patient for hospice and end-of-life care.
Learning Format: Case-based, interactive online course, including mandatory assessment questions (number of questions varies by course or module). Please also read the Technical Requirements.
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CME Sponsor: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Credit Designation and Accreditation Statements >> |
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| Current CME Approval Period:
January 27, 2023 - January 26, 2026
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| Original Release Date: January 27, 2010 |
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| Most Recent Review by Author: January 27, 2023 |
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| Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: January 27, 2023 |
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| Financial Support Received: None |
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Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
| 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
1.00 Part II MOC points are available for these specialty board(s) (Optional):
American Board of Internal Medicine
- Credit Type: Medical Knowledge
- Practice Areas: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Surgery
- Credit Type: Accredited CME
- Practice Areas: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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| Current CME Approval Period:
January 27, 2023 - January 26, 2026
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| Financial Support Received: None |
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ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Office Contact Information and CME Disclosure
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Office of Continuing Medical Education
520-626-7832
uofacme@arizona.edu
The following University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson CME Reviewers, Activity Directors, or Planning Committee Members have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests) that could constitute a conflict of interest with the proposed activity:
Robert Amend, M.Ed.
Randa Kutob, MD
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MOC Recognition Statement(s)
 Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge Part II MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
 Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
If you elect to receive MOC credit for this course, you give permission for VLH.com to share your information and activity completion data with the ACCME and the specialty board(s) chosen through the ACCME's Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
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Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
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About the Author
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Ellyn Lee, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Dr. Lee is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is Co-Director of Supportive Care Services at the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, Arizona, as well as Medical Director of Palliative Medicine at University Medical Center and the Arizona Cancer Center. She is currently starting a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona. Previously, she was on faculty at Rush University in Chicago, where she was the Medical Director of Heartland Hospice.
Disclosure: Dr. Lee states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
About the Editor
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John Harris Jr., M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Harris is past Executive Director of the Office of CME at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Harris has served as the Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies of online CME, and he is the author of a number of professional papers dealing with online CME.
Disclosure: Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
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Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
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How would you rate this program overall?
Average Rating:
4.00/5.00
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How well were the learning objectives of this program met?
Average Rating:
4.22/5.00
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by Gbolagade Babalola | May 17, 2022
Is this course available in audio format?
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by Elizabeth Loeb | Apr 19, 2022
I liked the scenarios. Printable options of meds for palliation.
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by Hidden | Sep 25, 2021
Well run course
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by kavitha moolamalla | Aug 16, 2021
Dealing and explaining to families is always important , and in our busy practices , we always need to make an concious effort of this communication skills with family .
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by Cristian Robiou | May 27, 2021
As an Anatomic Pathologist, this topic is out of my practice field; therefore, Anatomic Pathologist (and similar fields that do not have direct patient contact) should be exempt from this (and similar) CME requirements.
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by Hany Magharyous | May 25, 2021
Not applicable to my job
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Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
Introduction to the Practice of Palliative Medicine
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Technical Requirements
This web-based activity is offered online and requires an always-on connection to the Internet (the activity cannot be downloaded). The activity works on PC or Mac computers and most tablet computers. The activity should work with the newer versions of major Internet browsers, including Edge, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. JavaScript should be enabled in all browsers, and Popups and first party cookies need to be accepted from www.VLH.com. You should also have the latest, free  Adobe Reader installed for reading  documents. For additional information, read the Technical Assistance FAQ.
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