Course Description
This presentation will discuss the implications of obesity as they relate to both maternal and fetal health followed by, a review of surgical and post-operative care of pregnant patients with morbid obesity. Topics include the obesity epidemic in the United States, pathophysiological effects of maternal obesity, counseling women on the risks of obesity to pregnancy, helping patients combat obesity among other topics.
Target Audience
MD, DO, RN, LVN, Advanced Practice RN, PA’s, PharmD, etc.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the maternal and fetal complications in pregnancies affected by obesity.
- Review surgical and post operative care of pregnant patients with morbid obesity.
Speakers
John Byrne, MD, MPH
Angela Boyd, MD, PhD
Financial Disclosures
The following speakers do not have any financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:
John Byrne, MD, MPH
Angela Boyd, MD, PhD
The planning committee members below do not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose:
Rebecca Terrazas, BSN, RN
Dolores Perry, MSN
Rachael Farner, MSN, RN
Patrick Ramsey, MD
Amy Quinn, MD
John Byrne, MD, MFM
Registration Information
No Charge
Physician Participation
Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to print their certificate.
Accreditation Statement
Continuing Medical Education Credit
As an ACCME-accredited CME provider, The UT Health Science Center San Antonio must ensure that its CME activities are independent of the control of commercial interests. All speakers and planning committee members for the UT Health Science Center San Antonio sponsored programs are expected to disclose (prior to the activity) all “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. (“Relevant” financial interest or other relationships can include such things as grant or research support, employees, consultants, major stockholders, members of speaker bureau, etc.)
UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Rebecca Terrazas, course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and the University Health System. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
UT Health Science Center San Antonio 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.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Healthcare professionals receiving a certificate of attendance should consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.