Eli A. Friedman, M.D., and Iram Anees, M.D.
Within the past three years, Dr. Friedman has received grant/research support from Alteon. Dr. Anees reports no commercial conflict of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Discuss therapeutic regimens with the underlying question of whether or not evidence supports what is about to be done
Discuss why death rates in long-term dialysis may be higher in the U.S. than elsewhere
Challenge the growing popularity of aspects of clinical practice that are unsubstantiated.
