THD Internal Medicine Grand Rounds - Who Should be Dialyzed? Patient Selection Resurfaces as a Major Ethical Issue in Dialysis

Target Audience

This online educational enduring material is designed for physicians and clinical staff. Its purpose is to provide for the continuous educational need of the physicians to become more knowledgeable about the diseases in internal medicine subspecialties and become more efficient in the evaluation and management of concerns unique to their patients.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Identify prognostic factors associated with poor dialysis outcomes for patients with kidney disease
  • Discuss the clinical practice guideline recommendation for shared decision-making
  • Recognize that starting dialysis may not improve survival or symptom burden compared to non-dialysis
  • Review default options in medicine and consequences for patients with kidney failure
  • Identify changes needed in the care of patients with kidney disease to make it more patient-centered
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
Course opens: 
06/01/2022
Course expires: 
06/01/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

    Texas Health Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    • 1.00 Ethics Credit(s)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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