A Primary Care Approach to Screening, Treating, and Monitoring Men with Testosterone Deficiency
Premiere Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013This activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (CME)
- Nurses (CNE)
- Pharmacists (ACPE)
- Other
All other clinicians will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit Expiration Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Note: Credit Is No Longer Available
 | Culley C. Carson, III, MD, FACS Rhodes Distinguished Professor of Urology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC |
 | Martin M. Miner, MD Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Urology Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University Co-Director, Center of Men's Health The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI |
In recent years, there has been an influx of men presenting to their their primary care providers with questions and concerns about testosterone and the role it plays in their general, overall health. This has been due, in part, to environmental scanning on the part of male patients and the preponderance of media attention focused on some of the symptoms that can result from testosterone deficiency, such reduced libido and erectile dysfunction.
Optimal care by primary care clinicians who encounter men who have developed or who are at risk for developing testosterone deficiency is anchored to the clinicians’ working knowledge about the pathophysiology of testosterone deficiency, clinical competence in screening for the condition, and use of effective treatments and monitoring strategies to improve patient outcomes. This CME Outfitters Video Webcast features expert faculty and videos of patient vignette that delve into evidence-based, best practices for the management of testosterone deficiency.
- Bhasin S, Cunningham GR, Hayes SJ, et al; Task Force, Endocrine Society. Testosterone therapy in adult men with androgen deficiency syndromes: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010;95(6):2536-2559. PMID: 20525905.
To educate primary care clinicians on evidence-based strategies aimed at improving the detection and treatment of testosterone deficiency in men.
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Ask appropriate, high-yield questions to uncover possible symptoms of testosterone deficiency, using best evidence to formulate questions.
- Counsel men considering treatment for testosterone deficiency on evidence-based treatment options.
- Monitor men being treated for testosterone deficiency for treatment response, side effects, and adherence to therapy, as recommended in guidelines.
The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:
- Identify common symptoms of testosterone deficiency.
- Describe the benefits and risks associated with the use of evidence-based strategies to treat testosterone deficiency.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie Inc.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC. For further information concerning Lilly grant funding visit www.lillygrantoffice.com.
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses who provide primary care for men, as well as pharmacists and other health care professionals with an interest in testosterone deficiency.
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE Credit (Nurses):
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15510, for 1.5 contact hours.
CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Universal Activity Number: 0376-0000-13-003-L01-P (live programs)
0376-0000-13-003-H01-P (recorded programs)
Activity Type: knowledge-based
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Disclosure Declaration
It is the policy of CME Outfitters, LLC, to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of their CME/CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CME/CE activity. CME Outfitters, LLC, has evaluated, identified, and attempted to resolve any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer review process. The following information is for participant information only. It is not assumed that these relationships will have a negative impact on the presentations.
Dr. Carson has disclosed that he received grant and research support from Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He serves on the speakers bureaus of American Medical Systems, Inc. (AMS); Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; and GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. Carson serves as a consultant for American Medical Systems, Inc. (AMS) and Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dr. Miner has no disclosures to report.
Jeffrey Helfand, DO, MS (peer review) has no disclosures to report.
Nancy Jennings, MSN, MBA, MHA, RNC (content/peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
Monique Johnson, MD CCMEP (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Joy B. Leffler, MLA, NASW, CSE (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Sandra Haas Binford, MAEd (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Sharon Tordoff, CCMEP (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure
Faculty of this CE activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. The faculty have been informed of their responsibility to disclose to the audience if they will be discussing off-label or investigational uses (any uses not approved by the FDA) of products or devices.
CME Outfitters, LLC, the faculty, AbbVie Inc., and Lilly USA, LLC do not endorse the use of any product outside of the FDA labeled indications. Medical professionals should not utilize the procedures, products, or diagnosis techniques discussed during this activity without evaluation of their patient for contraindications or dangers of use.
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