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Meeting URL:

https://baystatehealth.zoom.us/j/99183528137?pwd=QXdFWlNiUzZVYnJKR2JEazh4SmFSQT09

Meeting ID:

991 8352 8137

Passcode:

733125


For questions, please contact Paula Brooks via email at Paula.Brooks@baystatehealth.org

 
Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

  1. Identify the risk factors for developing breast cancer.
  2. Summarize the 4 categories of breast density and when increased surveillance is needed.
  3. Identify the 2023 updated NCCN guidelines regarding genetic testing for breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer and appropriately refer for testing.
  4. Summarize the new option for low dose tamoxifen and when it is prescribed.
  5. Identify how to document a breast mass and order diagnostic testing for a breast concern.

Faculty

Gerri Smith, WHNP-BC, MSN, Medical Oncology
Baystate Breast Specialists, Baystate Breast and Wellness Center
Baystate Regional Cancer Program
Mass General Hospital Institute for Health Professions
 

Faculty Disclosure

The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.

None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

                                                                                                                             


Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Physicians
Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants
Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses
Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour(s).  Nurses should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Session date: 
05/07/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
Virtual-Zoom
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)

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