Update on Indications, Interactions and Complications in the Use of Pharmaceuticals 2018
In-Person Event
Jul 01 - 08, 2018
Barcelona, Catalonia, ESSpeakers
OVERVIEW
Update on Indications, Interactions and Complications in the Use of Pharmaceuticals is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held from Jul 01 - 08, 2018 at 7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Program Purpose / Objectives:
Drug Abuse and Misuse (2 hrs)
• Identify the dangers associated with the nonmedical use of prescription and OTC medications.
• Devise ways to prevent medication abuse in your patients and drug diversion/misuse within your practice.
• Compare and contrast challenges with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and behind the counter status.
• Discuss the use of marijuana (and its active ingredients) for various medicinal purposes.
Understanding Patient’s Approaches in Self-Care (2 hrs)
• Outline strategies for assessing and counseling patients on the use of OTC products in self-care.
• Describe patient’s attitudes about monitoring devices and diagnostics for self-care.
• Identify new personal healthcare technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
Optimizing Medication Adherence and Outcomes (2 hrs)
• Create strategies to promote medications adherence among all healthcare providers.
• Describe the impact of poor adherence on clinical and economic outcomes for patient and stakeholders.
• Associate the necessary points within the medication use system in which technology can be employed to reduce medical errors and enhance patient outcomes.
From Pharmacogenomics to Personalized Medicine (2 hrs)
• Distinguish the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and use in managing medications in specific patients.
• Identify new personal health care technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
• Evaluate various gene-drug (biomarker-drug) pairs with pharmacogenomic applications.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Program Purpose / Objectives:
Drug Abuse and Misuse (2 hrs)
• Identify the dangers associated with the nonmedical use of prescription and OTC medications.
• Devise ways to prevent medication abuse in your patients and drug diversion/misuse within your practice.
• Compare and contrast challenges with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and behind the counter status.
• Discuss the use of marijuana (and its active ingredients) for various medicinal purposes.
Understanding Patient’s Approaches in Self-Care (2 hrs)
• Outline strategies for assessing and counseling patients on the use of OTC products in self-care.
• Describe patient’s attitudes about monitoring devices and diagnostics for self-care.
• Identify new personal healthcare technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
Optimizing Medication Adherence and Outcomes (2 hrs)
• Create strategies to promote medications adherence among all healthcare providers.
• Describe the impact of poor adherence on clinical and economic outcomes for patient and stakeholders.
• Associate the necessary points within the medication use system in which technology can be employed to reduce medical errors and enhance patient outcomes.
From Pharmacogenomics to Personalized Medicine (2 hrs)
• Distinguish the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and use in managing medications in specific patients.
• Identify new personal health care technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
• Evaluate various gene-drug (biomarker-drug) pairs with pharmacogenomic applications.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
01 Jul, 2018
Event Start Date
08 Jul, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
Pharmacy and MedicineSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
7-Night Western Mediterranean CruiseRELATED CONFERENCES & LIVE WEBINARS
Quick Links