OVERVIEW
Timely and accurate diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infections is key to ensuring appropriate treatment, which in turn can help decrease mortality, improve patient outcomes, and support antibiotic stewardship efforts. Rapid diagnostic tests for respiratory pathogen identification represent a tremendous advancement over traditional culture-based methods. These tests not only reduce the time to diagnosis, but -- when used appropriately -- have the potential to inform antibiotic selection and duration, reduce collateral side effects of antibiotic exposure, reduce the risk of disease progression, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Join our panel of experts for an engaging educational symposium to learn about currently available rapid diagnostic tests for upper respiratory tract infections and how to best utilize these in clinical practice.
GOAL STATEMENT
The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to optimize syndromic testing strategies for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the [LIST] [ITEM]Key characteristics of FDA-approved rapid/multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels for URTIs[/LIST] Have greater competence related to [LIST] [ITEM]Utilizing FDA-approved syndromic respiratory panels in order to tailor management strategies[/LIST] Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to [LIST] [ITEM]Implement diagnostic stewardship with rapid syndromic panels when testing for URTIs[/LIST]
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
[JALOGO] [MEDSCAPE] In support of improving patient care, Medscape, LLC is jointly accredited with commendation 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.
[bold]For Physicians[/bold] Medscape, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 [italic][bold]AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™[/bold][/italic]. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The AAFP has reviewed Best Practices in Diagnosing Upper Respiratory Infections in Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.50 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 10/27/2023 to 10/27/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Room: Grand Horizon AB
2121 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Meals may be reportable. This event is not a part of the official AAFP FMX.
Supported by an independent educational grant from [bold] bioMérieux, Inc.[/bold]