Right Image for the Right Patient: A Guide to Ordering Abdominal Radiological Studies – Live

October 19, 2022

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Lauren M.B. Burke, MD, and Katrina A. McGinty, MD, will provide an overview of different imaging modalities for imaging the abdomen, as well as some of their common indications and patient-specific limitations. They will also discuss an overview of commonly used imaging modalities with an emphasis on understanding different modalities' strengths and limitations. The goal is to provide instruction on deciding when different imaging modalities and tests are appropriate for different pathologies.

Target Audience

These courses are intended for APPs across multidisciplinary cancer care and other professionals.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the pros and cons of common modalities
  • List common indications and ways to decrease overutilization of imaging
  • Identify the role of intravenous contrast and when it is appropriate for CT scans

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
08/23/2022
Course expires: 
10/26/2022
Event starts: 
10/19/2022 - 3:55pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/19/2022 - 5:00pm EDT
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Lauren M.B. Burke, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology
Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Katrina A. McGinty, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology
Director, Radiology Core Services
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

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A potential conflict of interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect educational content about health-care products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship. The speakers and planners of this learning activity have not disclosed any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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