Navigating Acromegaly: Best Practices for Primary Care

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Endocrinology

0.5 Credits

Course Description

Acromegaly is a rare condition that presents with common symptoms. However, if left undiagnosed, it may lead to serious complications and premature death. This Patient Health Management (PHM) program will allow physicians to gain enhanced practical knowledge to detect patients with acromegaly early and minimize the diagnostic gap, leading to treating patients early and improving patients’ quality of life.


This program has received financial support and an unrestricted educational grant from Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2025-06-03
Professions: Physician

Faculty

  • Shereen Ezzat, MD, FRCP(C), FACP
  • Naomi Pliamm, MD, CCFP
  • Andre Belanger, MD 
  • Jeffrey Habert, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Accreditation

This self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ credits.

Cert+ Program ID#: 202708.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this CME program participants will be better able to:

  • Discuss the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly
  • Review clinical settings and symptoms that should trigger clinical suspicion of
    acromegaly
  • Summarize clinical symptoms and complications of acromegaly
  • Review the proper diagnostic tests for acromegaly