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| (1) Hypertension in Primary Care Practice: a case study with coding (Ed) |
| 1. Understand current evidence-based reports of HTN impacts; 2. List components of initial HTN assessment and goals of therapy. 3. Develop an effective individualized plan for reaching target BP using lifestyle modification. 4. Appreciate value of clinician involvement to patient’s progress 5. Understand coding for HTN and related comorbidities. |
| Hypertension case study with coding. Patient: Ed, 38-year-old unmarried Indian male, no major illnesses, accidents; no current medication, consumes high-carbohydrate diet with limited protein, moderate fat, few to no vegetables |
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| Eric Henley, MD, MPH; Valerie Liebelt, PhD Scientific Writer; Lucy Zielinski, Coding Expert; Cynthia Schuch, Graphic Designer |
| Sponsored by the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network (IAFP/FPEN) |
| The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians / Family Practice Education Network is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
| The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit ™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit Expiration: February 1 2009 |
| GlaxoSmithKline, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharm |
| The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians adheres to the conflict of interest policy of the ACCME and the AMA. It is the policy of Illinois AFP to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All individuals in a position to control the content in our programs are expected to disclose any relationships they may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned so that participants may evaluate the objectivity of the presentations. In addition, any discussion of off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices will be disclosed by the faculty. Only those participants who have no conflict of interest or who agree to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in the CME activity. Faculty Disclosure: Eric Henley, MD, MPH disclosed no relevant financial relationship or interest with a proprietary entity producing health care goods or services. |