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The PSA and Prostate Cancer Controversy

Release date: 11/12 Expiration date: 11/13

Presented by:
Peter C. Albertsen, MD
Urologic Oncologist, Chief and Program Director, UConn Health Center Division of Urology, Farmington, Connecticut

Participants must view the presentation, then successfully complete the post test (80% correct answers) in order to obtain a CME certificate (physicians) or participation certificate (non-physicians).

Target audience: Primary Care Providers

Objectives: At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Evaluate the arguments for and against the October 2011 USPSTF recommendation against the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. 2. Discuss the role of life expectancy with regard to PSA testing and prostate cancer. 3. Describe and discuss the risks associated with prostate cancer treatment and the implications of watchful waiting. 4. Counsel patients regarding PSA testing and prostate cancer treatment options.

Faculty and planning committee disclosure/off label discussion: Dr. Albertson indicated he does not have any conflicts of interest to disclose. None of the planners had any conflicts to disclose. Dr. Albertson agreed to disclose any unlabeled use of a commercial product or a product under investigation or not yet approved for any reason.

Accreditation:
American Medical Association
MultiCare Health System is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association CME Accreditation Committee to sponsor continuing medical education activities for physicians.

MultiCare Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of one hour in Category 1 to satisfy the re-licensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

MultiCare Health System designates this enduring material for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hardware/Software Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Questions: MHS Department of CME 253-403-1221

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References

National Library of Medicine

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