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Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Present
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Imaging and Treatment Strategies
in Primary Care Medicine

Thursday, September 30, 2004
   7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
   Dedham Hilton
   25 Allied Drive
   Dedham, MA

PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

Program Goal:

Learn efficient imaging and treatment strategies for common medical conditions in the rapidly changing environment of imaging technology.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
  • Apply evidence-based imaging algorithms for common medical problems in an open forum moderated by a combined team of imaging specialists and experts in clinical medicine.
  • Understand the technical advantages and limitations of new imaging modalities, such as PET scanning, multi-detector CT, and advanced MRI techniques in the evaluation of medical complaints.
  • Recognize therapeutic trends in common medical and surgical entities.
  • Explore opportunities to improve communication and reduce legal risk with a focus on cardiovascular and breast disease.
  • Identify cost trends in medical imaging, and opportunities to improve efficiency through evidence-based screening and early disease detection.