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Expanded HIV Testing in the Emergency Department CME Author Information and Disclosures Release Date: March 31, 2008; Valid for credit through March 31, 2009 | Physicians - maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians | | To participate in this internet activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test and/or complete the evaluation; (4) view/print certificate View details. Contents of This CME Activity- Expanded HIV Testing in the Emergency Department: Implementing the CDC RecommendationsDr. Bernard M. Branson discusses the rationale for the CDC guidelines for expanded HIV testing in the emergency department and outlines strategies for their implementation.Bernard M. Branson, MD (Clinical Update, March 31, 2008)
- HIV Testing in the Emergency Department: An Expert Interview With Richard E. Rothman, MD, PhD, FACEPRichard E. Rothman, MD, discusses the implementation of the CDC guidelines for HIV testing in the emergency department.Richard E. Rothman, MD, PhD, FACEP (Expert Interview, March 31, 2008)
- HIV Testing in the Emergency DepartmentDr. Jason S. Haukoos presents the case of a 32-year-old man seen in the ED with dyspnea on exertion, low-grade fever, and mild chills. Should he be tested for HIV?Jason S. Haukoos, MD, MSc (Test & Teach Case, March 31, 2008)
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Discuss issues specific to the implementation of opt-out HIV testing in the emergency department (ED)
- Discuss options for implementing HIV testing in the ED
- Describe the CDC's new recommendations for HIV screening
and the rationale for this change
Authors and Disclosures Bernard M. Branson, MD
Disclosure: Bernard M. Branson, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Richard E. Rothman, MD, PhD, FACEP
Disclosure: Richard E. Rothman, MD, PhD, FACEP, has disclosed that he has
received grants for clinical research from Gilead and OraSure Technologies, and has received grants for educational activities from Gilead. Dr. Rothman has also disclosed that he has served as an advisor or consultant to OraSure Technologies. Jason S. Haukoos, MD, MSc
Disclosure: Jason S. Haukoos, MD, MSc, has disclosed that he has received grants for clinical research from Abbott and Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and has served as an advisor or consultant to OraSure Technologies. Margaret A. Clark, RN, RRT-NPS
Disclosure: Margaret A. Clark, RN, RRT-NPS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Thomas Maxwell Mundy, MD
Disclosure: Thomas Maxwell Mundy, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Sussan K. Sutphen, MD, MEd
Disclosure: Sussan K. Sutphen, MD, MEd, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. |
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