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COPD Diagnosis and Individualized Selection of Treatments and Devices: A Path to Better Outcomes is organized by Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC.

Release Date: October 11, 2019
Expiration Date: October 11, 2020

Accreditation:
Physician Credit Designation Statement:
Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA Continuing Education:
PAs may claim a maximum of 1.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Course Description:
The nonspecific symptoms and heterogeneous presentations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) make this common condition notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Yet without recognition and proper therapy, patients are susceptible to preventable COPD-related exacerbations, hospitalizations, and death. Using a novel, interactive, video-centered, case-based approach, this expert-led live web activity will familiarize family physicians (FPs) with practical, guideline-recommended tools they can use to confidently make a diagnosis of COPD and to select an individualized treatment plan that fosters adherence and meets patients’ needs.

Learning Objectives:
Upon proper completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Accurately diagnose patients with COPD based on a thorough evaluation using tests and tools as outlined by current best practice guideline recommendations
• Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients with COPD based on symptom severity and exacerbation risk
• Match patients to an appropriate device from among the inhalers and nebulizers available for COPD treatment based on their individual characteristics, including technique needed for proper actuation and use