Learning Objectives & Author Information
Learning Objectives
After reading this CME Bulletin, you should be able to:
- Recognize symptoms for which hormone therapy (HT) may be an appropriate therapeutic intervention.
- Educate patients about current controversies surrounding HT and discuss benefits, risks and contraindications associated with long-term HT.
- Recognize that HT today often means tailoring management for each patient; this can be focused on symptoms or prevention of other problems.
- Review HT as an ideal clinical opportunity to challenge yourself to transform your practice into a patient-centered medical home.
Author Information
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Susanna Guzman, in consultation with Jason Bhan, M.D.
Jason Bhan, MD, is a board-certified family physician affiliated with Inova Health
System in Northern Virginia. After graduating from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Fla., he completed a family medicine residency at a Medical College of Virginia (MCV) affiliate, where he also served as chief resident. He continues to teach there as a community preceptor in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Bhan is also the co-founder and chief medical officer of Ozmosis.
Reid Blackwelder, MD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is a professor of family medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn., and directs the Kingsport Family Medicine Residency, Kingsport, Tenn. He currently chairs the American Academy of Family Physicians Commission on Continuing Professional Development.
Susanna Guzman is an editor at the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Bhan, Dr. Blackwelder and Ms. Guzman have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material
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Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
CME Multimedia Specialist
Continuing Medical Education
Susanna Guzman
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
Jason Bhan, MD, is a board-certified family physician affiliated with Inova Health
System in Northern Virginia. After graduating from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Fla., he completed a family medicine residency at a Medical College of Virginia (MCV) affiliate, where he also served as chief resident. He continues to teach there as a community preceptor in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Bhan is also the co-founder and chief medical officer of Ozmosis.
Reid Blackwelder, MD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is a professor of family medicine at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn., and directs the Kingsport Family Medicine Residency, Kingsport, Tenn. He currently chairs the American Academy of Family Physicians Commission on Continuing Professional Development.
Susanna Guzman is an editor at the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Bhan, Dr. Blackwelder and Ms. Guzman have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material
Masthead
Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
CME Multimedia Specialist
Continuing Medical Education
Susanna Guzman
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to .75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins June 1, 2008. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Members
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME record.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or United Healthcare.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Read this CME Bulletin now.
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