Program Description:

This activity is designed to educate the viewer on how the use of Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) can be utilized as an adjunct to Mammography, Ultrasound and even Breast MRI in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. The program consists of two presentations by physicians with many years of experience in helping women detect and treat breast cancer; who have adopted the use of BSGI into their practices. You will learn when, where, and why BSGI and other modalities can add such benefit. The presentations are followed by a discussion between the two faculty members and further by additional case study interpretations, which cover various scenarios for you to keep an eye out for.

 

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity the participant should be able to:

1.   Understand what BSGI is and how it works

2.   Understand the clinical indications for utilizing BSGI and how it can be incorporated into the diagnostic protocol.

3.   Understand how to interpret the results of BSGI and how they correlate to other modalities.

4.   Learn how BSGI can positively affect patient care management..

 

Faculty:

Ward Parsons, MD, RT, RDMS
The Rose Breast Center, Houston, TX

Margaret Bertrand, MD
Solis Bertrand Breast Center, Greensboro, NC

 

Target Audience:

This activity is intended for Radiologists, OB-GYNs, Breast Surgeons and Other Interested Physicians

 

Program Accreditation:

This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Dilon Technologies The opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of Dilon Technologies or the staff of WebMedEd.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) and WebMedEd. IAME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

IAME designates this educational activity for a maximum of2 AMA/PRA Category 1 credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extentof their participation in the activity.

 

Activity Description

Estimated time for completion: 2 hours

Date of release: September 1, 2008

Expiration date: September 1, 2010

This CME program consists of audio and video content with associated presentation support materials for each module. You should review the 5 modules in their entirety, and complete the self-evaluation quiz in order to be awarded CME credit. There is no charge for participating in this program.

 

Disclosure of Financial Interests

It is the policy of IAME to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty/authors are expected to disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests in relation to this activity. These relationships, along with the educational content of this program, have been reviewed, and any potential conflicts of interest have been resolved to the satisfaction of IAME.

Dr. Ward Parsons discloses no conflicts of interest or any financial relationships with commercial supporters.

Dr. Margaret Bertrand reports a relationship with Bard and Dilon Technologies both of which she receives honorarium from for research and educational seminars.

IAME and WebMedEd Disclosure Declarations

IAME and WebMedEd discloses that no one in control of the content of this activity has relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

 

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