This activity is provided by Haymarket Medical Education.
Program Description
A goal of whole-gene sequencing (WGS) is to provide clinicians with data that can support diagnostic and treatment guidance not possible before; primary care clinicians are now able to use it to educate and counsel patients regarding disease risks and treatment options, so that patients and families can participate in the decision-making process to facilitate optimal care. The purpose of this article is to educate and equip primary care clinicians to understand and implement clinical practice guidelines and to guide decision-making involving WGS on the part of patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Intended Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care health care professionals who will treat patients with or at risk for breast cancer.
Educational Objectives
After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:
Summarize familial whole-genome sequencing genetic mutations associated with breast cancer
Describe evidence-based screening and treatment recommen-dations for clinicians and patients alike
Conflict Of Interest Disclosure Policy
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, Haymarket Medical Education (HME) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. HME resolves all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities.
Faculty
Tammy Walker-Smith, DNP, MHA, MSN, APRN, FNP Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas
Ms. Walker-Smith has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Christina Murphey, PhD, RNC-OB Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas
Dr. Murphey has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas
Ms. Peck has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Accredited Provider Disclosures
Nick Zittell Director, Grant and Content Development Haymarket Medical Education Paramus, NJ
Mr. Zittell has no financial relationships with commercial interest(s).
HME staff involved in the review of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Credit
0.75
Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Accreditation Statement
Haymarket Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
Haymarket Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM . Physicians should claim only the credit commen-surate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Credit Information
Physician Assistant Continuing Education AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 0.75 Category 1 Credit for completing this activity.
Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This CME activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Participants are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this CME activity is for continuing medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a clinician relative to diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the view of Haymarket Medical Education. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
If you have any questions relating to the accreditation of this activity, please contact: For CME – cmequestions@haymarketmedical.com
Instructions
To obtain credit, a score of 70% or better on the post-test is required. This activity is offered at no cost to participants. Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully completed this program, answered all test questions, completed the post-test and evaluation, and have received a digital copy of your credit certificate. Your online certificate will be saved on myCME within your Profile/CME History, which you can access at any time.
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