Fracture Prevention
Planning Committee:
Sridhar Prasad, M.D., CME Chief, Pulmonary/Critical Care, KP San Rafael
Jenna Gustafson, M.S., CME Coordinator, KP San Rafael
Target Audience
Adult and Family Medicine physicians, and all departments caring for elderly patients.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the screening guidelines and PROMPT features for primary fracture prevention.
2. Identify the role of DEXA screening after a fracture (secondary prevention) and treatment of osteoporosis as appropriate.
3. Use motivational interviewing strategies to help patients understand the importance of screening and treatment to prevent fractures.
Ann Mary Belek, M.D., Fracture Prevention Consultant, Rheumatology, KP San Rafael
Statement of Disclosure:
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael has determined that the speaker(s) and the planning committee (including the KP San Rafael CME Committee) for this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Accreditation and Credit Designation statements:
The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™