CME, CEU, CEC INFORMATION
Continuing education credits are available for physicians, nurses, and social workers attending this conference (see full details below). The fee for CME credits is $20.00, payable on-site to The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute. Please indicate your interest in receiving CME credits when you register.
2012 Donaghue Conference Objectives
- List key factors that shape our perceptions of risk
- Explain what is meant by the “perception gap” and how it can be closed
- Describe approaches and techniques that are used to assist patients in making informed medical decisions.
Accreditation
Physician – This conference has been approved for continuing education in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc. The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses – will receive CME certificate of attendance for a CME accredited program of 3.5 credit hours. If nursing CE credits are desired, the nurse must present the CME attendance certificate to her/his respective nursing accreditation association for consideration.
Social Workers – Application has been submitted to the National Association for Social Work/CT for 3.5 continuing education credits (CEC).
