CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Our 16th Annual Winter Conference on Primary Care has been designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses who face ever
increasing challenges in the clinical diagnoses, treatment options, and new technologies involved in Primary Care.
The goal of this conference is to provide a
comprehensive update on current issues in Primary
Care with emphasis on practical application of evidence-based information. In addition to didactic lectures, ample time has been scheduled for participant feedback and
interaction.
Topics in this year's conference have been selected based on extensive primary care practice needs
assessment data including past participant requests,
clinical expert input, and primary care practice
guidelines.
An outstanding faculty has been chosen for this
conference based on their individual areas of expertise and their ability to communicate first-hand knowledge
in a clear and concise manner.
Three morning sessions and two afternoon sessions leave ample time for skiing and exploring Breckenridge, Colorado. We have also arranged group tours that
allow for enjoyment of the area, as well as continued
discussion with colleagues.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this conference, you should be
able to:
• Better evaluate and treat patients with diabetes,
prostate cancer, or hypertension;
• Choose appropriate strategies for the management
and treatment of patients with stroke, acute coronary
syndromes and hyponatremia;
• Improve your approach in managing and treating the
pediatric patient;
• Recognize and manage common women's health
issues;
• Identify evidence-based guidelines for pain
management and end-of-life care.
ACCREDITATION
This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC essentials and standards relating to continuing medical and nursing education.
Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of
continuing education for nurses by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
CONTINUING
EDUCATION CREDIT
Physicians Application for prescribed CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Determination of credit is pending.
Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners and Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP2335, for 19.2
contact hours. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority Participants should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificates of Completion/Credit will be given to
participants at the conclusion of the conference. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Each registrant will receive an extensive conference
syllabus containing pertinent information on each
conference topic. Extra copies of this syllabus are
available for purchase by writing, with $45 payment to: Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2200 (please reference syllabus #1098).
WINTER TOURS &
SKI LIFT TICKET DISCOUNTS
Winter tours are planned for participants and their guests throughout the conference breaks, as well as discounts offered on ski lift tickets and rental equipment. Additional information regarding these tours and discounts will be sent.
Symposia Medicus designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accept Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by ACCME.
The ANCC contact hours awarded for the completion of this educational activity is 16.
A maximum of 4.75 hours in pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority may be earned by attending
this educational conference. Sessions awarding
pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority are
denoted with an Rx.