New medical knowledge and technology are advancing more quickly than most physicians can keep up with and utilize wisely. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, education is necessary on a regular basis to improve knowledge and skills of the provide in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. [node:body-summary]

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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Identify epidemiology and prevalence of domestic violence and non-fatal strangulation.

2. Apply pathophysiology of strangulatin to patient care.

3. Describe evidence and guidelines pertaining to the evaluation of non-fatal strangulation.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Lauren Fine, MD and Jodi Wieters, MD have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: Michael Foreman, MD and Nakia Rapier, RN have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Baylor Scott & White Health System is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

For information, please contact Nakia Rapier@Nakia.Rapier@bswhealth.org