Course Details
Course ID: 55
Course Name: (2) Depression in Primary Care Practice: a case study with coding (Juan)
Learning Objectives : 1. Diagnose depression, assess the level of severity, and monitor the response to treatment. 2. Identify treatment phases, goals, and durations. 3. Develop a patient-specific plan of treatment. 4. Provide effective care in the acute phase of pharmacotherapy. 5.Code visits correctly for reimbursement.
Course Description: 67-yr old married Hispanic man, chronic stable angina for 3 yrs, severe osteoarthritis of knees; does not want surgery, Pain level usually 6-7/10 Had complete physical exam 6 months ago Mildly enlarged prostate with minimal symptoms & nocturia once every night. Normal results on cancer screening tests. Has good relationship with wife. Both are retired. They have intercourse very infrequently, but this is a longstanding pattern Has had low mood in past, but no diagnosis of depression.
Maximum CME Credits: 0.25
Faculty / Author / Editor: Patrick A. Tranmer, MD, MPH, Faculty, Gigi Durkin Scientific Writer; Lucy Zielinski, Coding Expert; Cynthia Schuch, Graphic Designer, Christine Mueller, MD, CME Com
Sponsorship: Sponsored by the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network (IAFP/FPEN)
Accreditation: 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.
Credit Designation : The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network designates tThis educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit ™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their June 1, 2009
Support: Bristol Myers-Squibb & Wyeth
Disclosure: 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. Speaker Disclosure: Patrick Tranmer, MD disclosed no relevant financial relationship or interest with a proprietary entity producing health care goods or services. Coding Expert Lucy Zielinski has disclosed that she has received a consultant fee for work on this program and is employed by the practice management group Visioneer MD, LLC. CME Committee Reviewer Lee Washington, MD disclosed no relevant financial relationship or interest with a proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.