OVERVIEW

This course will benefit hospitalists and general internists, family physicians, physicians-in-training, and allied health professionals who care for adult patients with infectious diseases. This is a clinically focused program designed for primary care health providers interested in the diagnosis and management of clinical problems encountered in primary care. After this activity, participants will be able to use appropriate diagnostic strategies for infectious diseases. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, participant should be able to:

1. Differentiate among various types of common infectious diseases and non-infectious mimickers.
2. Apply current treatment guidelines for common infectious diseases prevalent in primary care.
3. Select the most appropriate diagnostic strategies for infectious diseases.
4. Specify effective infection prevention strategies and public health measures that primary care providers can implement in their practice, such as vaccinations and patient education.
5. Discuss appropriate indications for referral to Infectious Diseases for infections commonly encountered in primary care.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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