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Advancing Standards of Practice by Targeting Treatment in Ulcerative Colitis
A Free CME Activity Available on Healio.com
Ulcerative colitis can be a debilitating condition, representing a substantial impact on a patient's quality of life, and resulting in a considerable economic burden. For patients suffering with mild to moderate disease, a number of treatment options are emerging that can significantly reduce symptoms while minimizing the need for chronic use of corticosteroids. In this CME exercise, a leading panel of experts will review the latest data on the safety, efficacy, and appropriate utilization of these newer agents, as well as quality measures intended to improve patient outcomes, and how to best implement them through interactive case-based scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Assess classification criteria for ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel disease entities that determine the extent and severity of the disease process and provides a framework in which to develop a treatment plan.
- Analyze current and emerging evidence-based treatment strategies that induce positive clinical responses in patients with ulcerative colitis.
- Describe quality measures for the management of ulcerative colitis and how current and emerging therapies can be implemented to help achieve them.
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Overview
Type: Multimedia
Articles/Items: 3
Release Date: 5/23/2014
Expiration Date: 5/22/2015
Credit Type: CME
Number of Credits: 2 AMA PRA Credits
Cost: Free
Provider: Vindico
CME Information
Support Statement: This activity is supported by an educational grant from Santarus Inc.
Target Audience: The intended audience for this activity is gastroenterologists and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis.