Thursday, April 23, 2020
This conference has already taken place.
Description
AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AND OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER, WE ARE CONTINUALLY MONITORING AND UPDATING OUR RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. WE CONTINUE TO ALIGN OUR RECOMMENDATIONS WITH AND FOLLOW GUIDELINES FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND OTHER CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. IN OUR EFFORTS TO BE PROACTIVE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY, WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO POSTPONE THE THIS CME ACTIVITY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A FORMAT HAS BEEN DESIGNED THAT ALLOWS THE BEST PRESENTATION OF THIS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY .
With continued prevalence of obesity in our society ,there is critical need for surgical and non-surgical approaches to help with weight loss . In order for physicians, nurses, dietitians, allied health professionals to provide their patients with high quality care, they must have the most current ways to debunk the myths of bariatric surgery.
Dates and Times
Start: 4/23/2020 12:00 AM
End: 4/24/2020 12:00 AM
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the myths of bariatric surgery and the risks that come with it.
2. Explain the myth of recovering after bariatric surgery.
3. Analyze the myth of bariatric surgery in cancer patients.
4. Deconstruct the myth of bariatric patients who want kids.
5. Argue the myth of obesity and willpower.
6. Assess the myth of bariatric surgery being a last resort.
Pricing
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Physicians | $300.00 |
| Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Allied Medical Professionals | $175.00 |
Speakers
Location
The Ohio State University
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Accreditation Statement
The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.