Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Recognize the current challenges in rare disease care delivery. 2. Assess how best to use advanced technologies in advanced rare disease diagnostics. 3. Develop and understanding of the sensitivities of minoritized communities when using genomic information in their care.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Rare disease care faces significant challenges, including limited access to specialized providers, insufficient awareness, and high costs. Advanced technologies like genomic sequencing offer promising solutions, but their integration requires careful evaluation of benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations. By focusing on these aspects, we can build an inclusive rare disease care ecosystem that leverages advanced technologies while respecting the needs of all communities.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
04-10-2026
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The following presenter has indicated that there are no financial relationships with any ineligible companies: John Greally, MD. The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement:
Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
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