CME Info
Practical Application of Guidelines on Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Session 2: Applying Nasal Polyps Guidelines to Cases: How Do Your Treatment Decisions Compare with the Experts?
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC, in collaboration with Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Acknowledgement
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi
Date of Release/Expiration
This activity was released on December 20th, 2024 and is valid for 12 months. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20th, 2025.
Credits Available
- Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of US-based otolaryngology clinicians (MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs) and US-based allergy/immunology clinicians (MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs).
Program Overview
Join otolaryngologist Joseph K. Han, MD and allergist/immunologist Eileen Wang, MD, MPH for a case-based look at the application of guideline recommendations in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These experts will discuss guideline recommendations with regard to surgery vs maximal medical management, using case studies of several challenging patients with CRSwNP, to illustrate key guideline take-aways.
For each case, expert panelists will discuss:
- Patient presentations, treatment histories, and treatment goals
- Impact of NPs on comorbidity outcomes and vice versa
- Surgery vs maximal medical therapy
- Comparison of effects of biologic therapy on patient-important outcomes
- Guideline-directed shared decision-making
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Apply current EPOS/EUFOREA and Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters clinical guidelines on managing CRSwNP into treatment decisions for case studies
Faculty
Joseph K Han, MD
Professor, EVMS
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
Eileen Wang, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Estimated Time to Complete
This activity should take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must (1) read the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure statements, (2) complete the educational activity online, and (3) complete the post-test and activity evaluation. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, participants must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.
Hardware/Software Requirements
Participants will need a computer with a recent version of Adobe Flash installed, as well as an internet connection sufficient for streaming media.
Fee Information & Refund/Cancellation Policy
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
Global Education Group (Global) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by Global are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to Global. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by Global in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by Global to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The faculty have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
The planners and managers at Global Education Group have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The planners and managers at PlatformQ Health Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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