Program #777 • Available Tuesday, December 05, 2000
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Friday, December 05, 2003

GI Bleeding: Dx Cancer?

 

Program Description

The patient presents with persistent GI bleeding and you rule out peptic ulcer, diverticulosis, and other common causes. Does the patient have cancer of the lower GI tract? Using a case study approach, Dr. James Patrick O’Leary discusses the differential diagnosis of colorectal cancer and effective management protocols. Special attention is given to identification of risk factors and proper screening, including the use of genetic tests in some patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

(50 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for Primary Care Physicians

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Wednesday, December 05, 2001. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.