The Care of Military Children and Adolescents During Deployment and Beyond

The Care of Military Children and Adolescents during Deployment and Beyond CME activity is geared towards Pediatricians and other primary care providers that treat children.  This activity focuses on the unique set of needs of military children and adolescents and their families. Pediatricians have the opportunity and ability to help military families manage many of the difficulties with which they struggle; identifying those at risk in a timely fashion is crucial.

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This educational activity will give providers the information and tools needed to recognize the ongoing needs of these families and also and help assess most common conditions facing military members and their families. Options and resources available for families of military personnel are also reviewed and listed in the Resource section.

Length:1 hour

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the ongoing needs of military children and adolescents during deployment and
  beyond, and describe ways to help families meet those needs
• Review the most common conditions facing military members and their families
• Discuss the options and resources available for families of military personnel

Program Development Panelists: Steven D. Knight, MD, Col, IL AND, Ret., Family Physician, Harrisburg, IL
Julie Tumma, MD, Pediatrician, LaGrange, IL
Mark Brinkman, MD, Lt Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Pediatrician, Downers Grove IL

Presented by: Mark Brinkman, MD, Lt Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Pediatrician, Downers Grove IL

Support: This medical education program was made possible through an educational grant from Michael Reese Health Trust.

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

Prescribed credit: This Enduring Material activity, The Care of Military Children and Adolescents During Deployment and Beyond, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP certification begins March 15, 2012. Term of approval is for one year from this date with the option of yearly renewal. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1: The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network designates this enduring material for maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit ™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit Expiration: March 15, 2013.

Faculty 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.

Steven Knight, MD, Julie Tumma, MD & Mark Brinkman, MD disclosed no relevant financial relationship or interest with a proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.

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