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Klinefelter Syndrome and Turner Syndrome: Care Across the Lifespan
Activity description
These materials are only intended for those that attended the live activity held on June 13, 2023.
The early identification and appropriate management of Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and Turner syndrome (TS) are paramount to the wellbeing of the affected individual and can significantly impact physical, hormonal, and psychosocial outcomes. Comprehensive evaluation and treatment and clear communication with patients, caregivers and family members can optimize quality of life and provide appropriate support. This activity will provide participants with an overview of the clinical manifestations, medical management options and genetic counseling considerations for individuals with KS and TS across the lifespan.
Provided by
This activity is jointly provided by Optum Health Education and Reliant Medical Group.
Commercial support
There was no commercial support received for this activity.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners, PAs and physicians who have an interest in caring for individuals with sex chromosome variations.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the broad spectrum of clinical features associated with KS and TS.
- Discuss the updated medical management recommendations for KS and TS.
- Describe the principles to consider when discussing the diagnosis of KS and TS with patients and families.
Presenter
Frances A. High, MD, PhD
Medical Geneticist
Co-Director, Klinefelter Syndrome Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ashley W. Wong, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Activity planner
Elizabeth Albert, MD
Clinical Activity Manager
Optum Health Education
Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Optum Health Education (OHE) requires all those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, with ineligible companies and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. OHE ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias.
The presenter and planners have no financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation statementIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education and Reliant Medical Group. Optum Health Education is jointly accredited 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.
Credit designation statements
Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs
The AAPA accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 1.00 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.
Nurse practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to learners upon completion of activity requirements, enabling participants to register with licensing boards or associations that have not been pre-approved for credits. To apply for credit types not listed above, participants should use the procedure established by the specific organization with which they wish to obtain credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
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