Expiration Date: July 1, 2023
General Information
This session will provide an update about e-cigarettes and how they became popular over the past 5 years, particularly with adolescents. The presenter will discuss the events leading to the emergence of lung injury cases during the summer of 2019. The presentation will describe the lung disease and associated symptoms seen in the teens who were admitted at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The session will conclude with actions that are being taken at a local and federal level to combat this epidemic.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity attendees will be able to: Identify appropriate treatment and management for conditions, illnesses and injuries for adolescents and young adults; analyze emerging population health trends in preadults; review multidisciplinary collaboration in all areas of health care for adolescents as they transition to adulthood.
Method of Participation
Participants view the presentation and listen to the synchronized audio of the recorded lecture. After completing the activity, participants must complete an evaluation in order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Contact Information
E-mail education@wismed.org for questions related to the educational content.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other members of the health care team.
Commercial Support:
No commercial support was used in creating this educational activity.
ADA Compliance Statement:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Wisconsin Medical Society seeks to make this activity accessible to all. If you have a disability, which might require special accommodations, please call 608.442.3800.
Refund policy:
Registration is not refundable. If you are unable to participate in an activity for which you are registered, you may have a substitute participate in your place.
Accreditation Statement
The Wisconsin Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Wisconsin Medical Society designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Credit Statement
This Enduring Material activity, Navigating the Transition Zone: from Adolescence through Young Adulthood, has been reviewed and is acceptable for credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval begins 07/01/2020. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
