Grand Rounds - Feb. 26, 2021
"Strategies to Shorten the Long and Winding Road to Accurate IPF Diagnosis and Effective Management"
Speaker: Mary Beth Scholand, MD. Associate Professor of Pulmonary Medicine Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic University of Utah
Objectives
- Differentiate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) from other common ILDs, such as connective tissue disease ILD (CTDILD),accurately and efficiently using recommended clinical evaluation, radiologic testing, and pathologic testing as needed.
- Apply evidence informing the use of antifibrotic therapy, nonpharmacologic strategies, and management of risk factors and comorbidities in patients with IPF to formulate treatment plans.
- Individualize treatment of IPF based on patient characteristics and preferences, using shared decision-making.
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Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For questions regarding CME credit, visit the Paradigm Medical Communications website or contact the Paradigm CME Department at (845) 398-5949 or cme@paradigmmc.com
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
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