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| DERMATOLOGY ISSUES IN THE PRIMARY CARE SETTING | ||||||||||||||||
| December 04, 2001 | ||||||||||||||||
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Center for Bio-Medical Communication, Inc. (CBC), Hilton New York, New York, NY, USA April 13, 2002 Skin diseases are among the most commonly seen conditions in primary care practice. Scientific advances in dermatologic practice, as well as a rise in the incidence of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, have changed the way primary care medicine approaches the treatment of skin diseases.This course is intended to help improve diagnosis and treatment skills for primary care practitioners, as they are routinely called upon to make accurate and timely diagnoses of skin diseases in order to either treat patients or refer them to a dermatologist. OBJECTIVES After completing this program, participants should be able to: ·Perform clinical examinations and utilize in-office procedures to aid in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders and diseases ·Understand the underlying causes of skin disorders, such as drug-related eruptions, that may require immediate attention and close monitoring ·Recognize the early signs of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer ·Assess the need for referral to a dermatologist ·Evaluate topical dermatology products and common surgical procedures, as well as nonsurgical alternatives WHO SHOULD ATTEND Any health professional who provides primary healthcare services will benefit from this course, including family practitioners, general practitioners, internists, obstetricians/gynecologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. |
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| Organized by: | Center for Bio-Medical Communication, Inc. (CBC) | |||||||||||||||
| Invited Speakers: | Course Director: Jeffrey P. Callen, MD Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) Chief, Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky And 7 other distinguished faculty memebers. |
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| Deadline for Abstracts: | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Registration: | Physicians: Early-bird special postmarked on or before 2/20/02 - $295. Postmarked after 2/20/02 - $375. Physicians-in-training or allied health professionals: Early-bird special postmarked on or before 2/20/02 - $195. Postmarked after 2/20/02 - $275. |
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| E-mail: | cmeinfo@cbcbiomed.com | |||||||||||||||
| Posted by: | Dina McCarthy | |||||||||||||||
| Host: | 38.208.149.142 | |||||||||||||||
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