H1N1 and the Primary Care Safety Net: Part I

Faculty

Needs Statement

H1N1 is a  novel flu strain. As such no immunity currently exists in the population. Good health care practices and sound diagnosis and treatment are required to reduce the threat of this strain in the population.

Target Audience

Medical Directors, Physicians, PAs and ARNPs

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Manage treatment of the H1N1 virus.

Accreditation

CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Kentucky Primary Care Association. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Hacker has no relevant financial relationships with commercial supporters to disclose.

Activity Sponsorship

This activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Kentucky and Kentucky Primary Care Association.