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Sylvan Lee Weinberg Distinguished Lecturer Series
Consider the Conversation: Better Decisions for End of Life Care.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bruce C. Wilson, MD, F.A.C.C.
President, Wilson Heart Care
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Moderator:
Sylvan Lee Weinberg, MD, M.A.C.C.
Editor-in-Chief,
The Heart Institute of Dayton
The Moraine Country Club
4075 Southern Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Agenda:
- 6:00 pm Registration and Reception
- 7:00 pm Announcements, Presentation by Bruce C. Wilson, MD, F.A.C.C.
Needs
The risks, benefits, and alternatives of cardiovascular management are often addressed in discussions with patients affected with stress and coronary artery disease. Acute coronary syndrome used to describe a range of symptoms related to acute myocardial ischemia, including stable and unstable angina and myocardial infarctions, affects an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S. each year. It is the intent of this CME program is to advance the competence and/or performance of practitioners who provide care to those with serious or life-threatening conditions and their families.
Objectives
- Explain why our medical system is out of step with patient wishes.
- Explain the differences between hospice and palliative care.
- Understand the concepts of terminal sedation, physician assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, radiologists, nuclear medicine technologists, medical students, technicians and others interested in improving the cardiac health of patients.
Evaluation
A course evaluation will provide participants a precourse assessment of their knowledge of the topic and the opportunity to complete a post-course assessment, as well as comment on the session, identify further educational needs and evaluate the presentation for perceived commercial or promotional bias.
Accreditation and Credit Designation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Wright State University (WSU) and Good Samaritan Hospital.
WSU designated this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Good Samaritan Hospital (OH-005 050114) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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