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Primary Care Network designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Target Audience:
This activity is targeted to all physicians and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with osteoporosis.
Original Release date: February 15, 2007
Rereleased: February 14, 2008
Expiration date: February 14, 2009
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support:
This activity is funded by Primary Care Network.
Post-test and Evaluation
In order to receive CME credit, you will need to complete the post-test. Upon successful completion of the post-test, you will be asked to fill out a program evaluation form and prompted to print your CME certificate.
Content Developers & Disclosures
Jeffrey Levine, MD - content developer and speaker
Richard Derman, MD - speaker
Program Overview:
As the population ages and as adults maintain a more active lifestyle the identification of those with, or at risk for, osteoporosis will continue to be a major health concern. According to the Surgeon General, in 2004 there were 1.5 million osteoporosis related fractures in the US, with more than half being non-vertebral bone fractures. Osteoporosis related fractures are costly for patients and to society as a whole. Patients lose their mobility and independence. For example 1 in 5 hip fracture patients move into a nursing home within a year of the fracture. The overall medical treatment costs for osteoporosis related fractures are estimated to be $18 billion a year putting a significant burden on society. Approaches to the identification of patients with low bone mineral density can improve their long term outcomes and reduce the risks of complications from the disease of osteoporosis.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Understand osteoporosis risk factors and the use of BMD testing to formulate appropriate treatment approaches for patients
- Compare and contrast currently available treatments for osteoporosis as they relate to both vertebral and non-vertebral fracture reduction and prevention
When finished, click here to take the Post-test
Take the post-test to receive your CME certificate |
