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Attendees will be able to diagnose and initially manage CKD in the outpatient setting. Attendees will be able to discuss medication and disease modification, and they will learn when to refer to nephrology.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the relationship between CKD and CV disease and mortality rate.
• Understand the general mechanisms for progression of CKD, including alterations of neuroendocrine systems, growth factors, cytokines, decreased nephron mass, lipids, and proteinuria.
• Understand how CKD manifests as anemia, blood clotting, infection risk, bone metabolism, acidosis, hyperuricemia, and effects of an intervention.
• Understand the roles of glucose and blood pressure control in CKD.
Accreditation Statement:
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.