Improving the Health of Vulnerable Populations
To begin the CME activity, please read the information below and continue on to view the program video.
This educational program is presented by the American Medical Association.
An Internet-based CME activity
Release date: Dec. 15, 2008
Expiration date: Dec. 15, 2010
Hardware and software requirements
For this CME program your computer should be Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 2000 compatible. Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape 4.7 (or higher) is also required. If you are using a modem to connect to the Internet, you will need a modem speed of at least 56K.
Program description
This program provides physicians with specific public health and preventative medicine strategies to apply in medical practice in order to improve the health of vulnerable populations, including: HIV screening, chronic care management, complementary or alternative treatment use, family violence exposure, unhealthy lifestyles, and sexual health.
Intended audience
This continuing medical education program is intended for primary care physicians, residents, and medical students.
Learning objectives:
- Better recognize the special needs of vulnerable patient populations that impact their health status and healthcare.
- Apply strategies in medical practice to address the special needs of vulnerable populations.
Accreditation
The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This enduring continuing medical education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
Information on CME credit
The American Medical Association designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM . Physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for CME credit
It is estimated that it will require one and a half hours to review the material in this continuing medical education program and complete the self-study. After reviewing this program, use the online form to complete the progam evaluation/credit claim form.
Modules eligible for CME credit:
- Universal HIV Screening and Reducing HIV Disparities
- Self Management Strategies for Vulnerable Populations
- Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapy By Patients
- Preparing Your Practice to Address Family Violence
- Connecting Patients to Community Resources
- Patient Sexual Health History: What You Need to Know to Help
CME advisory board
Authors
Kristin Bradley, MA, American Medical Association
Dave Corwin, MD, AMA National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse
Barry Dickinson, PhD, American Medical Association
Lisa James, MA, AMA National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse
Michael Kutnick, American Medical Association
Jesse Levin, AMA GLBT Advisory Committee
Annie Lewis-O’Connor, PhD, AMA National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse
Gal Mayer, MD, AMA GLBT Advisory Committee
Connie Mitchell, MD, MPH, AMA National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse
Suzen Moeller, PhD, American Medical Association
Dave Schneider, MD, AMA National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse
Jason Schneider, MD, AMA GLBT Advisory Committee
Jessica Sempek, MS, American Medical Association
Paul Wertsch, MD, AMA GLBT Advisory Committee
Janet Williams, MA, American Medical Association
Matt Wynia, MD, American Medical Association
Richard Yoast, PhD, American Medical Association
Planning committee
Mark Evans, PhD, American Medical Association
Jessica Sempek, MS, American Medical Association
Richard Yoast, PhD, American Medical Association
Content reviewers
Sonja Boone, MD, American Medical Association
Liana Lianov, MD, MPH, California Department of Corrections
Litjen Tan, PhD, American Medical Association
Disclosure of significant relationships with relevant commercial companies/organizations
Disclosure policy
In order to assure the highest quality of certified CME programming, and to comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, the AMA requires that all faculty, planning committee and AMA CME Program Committee members disclose relevant financial relationships with any commercial or proprietary entity producing health care goods or services relevant to the content being planned or presented. The following disclosures are provided:
CME authors: Nothing to disclose
CME planning committee: Nothing to disclose
CME content reviewers: Nothing to disclose
AMA CME program committee: Nothing to disclose
Contact us
Please direct questions about this CME Program to Jessica Sempek.
Complete the self-study questions
Complete the evaluation/credit claim form
CME references (PDF)