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

• Outline current recommendations for DVT prophylaxis in the hospitalized medical patient.
  
• Outline current recommendations for DVT prophylaxis in the hospitalized surgical patient
  
• Discuss measures that should be instituted in all hospital admissions to reduce the risk of VTE.
• Describe appropriate pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis monitoring systems.
  
• Describe the established contraindications for pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis.
  

Each course includes a test. Completed tests are electronically submitted to MAG Mutual by using the "Submit" button at the end of the test. A passing score is 80% or above. If you achieve a passing score, a certificate of completion will be mailed to the address you will give on your test. You must use either Internet Explorer (version 3.0 or higher), or Netscape Navigator (Version 3.0 or higher) to take this test online. If you wish to take a written version of this test, please contact us. You must complete the evaluation at the end of the test before credit can be awarded. Your test form will be electronically scored and the results immediately displayed on your screen.

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(Please note: CME credit for this test can only be given to our insureds)

CME faculty are required to disclose to the audience any commercial relationships that may create or may be perceived as creating a potential conflict of interest with the material being presented or discussed. This disclosure does not reflect on the quality of the activity, but allows participants to make informed judgements regarding program content. The above faculty has an affiliation/financial interest as follows:
Ralph L. Haynes, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P. -- Policyholder and Member, Board of Directors, MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Georgette Samaritan R.N., B.S.N. -- Employee, MAG Mutual Insurance Companyy

MAG Mutual Insurance Company is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to offer continuing medical education to physicians. MAG Mutual Insurance Company designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Date of original release: April 3, 2006
Termination Date: April 3, 2009

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