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Update on Indications, Interactions and Complications in the Use of Pharmaceuticals
7-Day Mediterranean Cruise Conference
Round-trip Barcelona, Spain
Holland America's ms Eurodam
April 10 - 17, 2016
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14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
14 Contact Hours
Course Fees:
$795 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Doctors of Pharmacy & Dentists
$550 for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses & Others
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy:
30 days from sailing-None; 7-29 days-50%; Less than 7 days-100%
Drug Abuse and Misuse (3 hrs)
- Identify the dangers associated with the nonmedical use of prescription and OTC medications.
- Recognize the patient characteristics and techniques that may suggest the possibility of diversion/mis-use.
- Identify ways to prevent medication abuse in your patients and drug diversion within your practice.
- Compare and contrast challenges with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and behind the counter status.
- Discuss the use of marijuana (and its active ingredients) for various medicinal purposes.
Understanding Patient’s Approaches in Self-Care (2hrs)
- Define self-care and describe patient’s attitude about self-care.
- Outline strategies for assessing and counseling patients on the use of OTC products in self-care.
- Describe patient’s attitudes about monitoring devices and diagnostics for self-care.
- Identify new personal health care technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
Optimizing Medication Adherence and Outcomes (2hrs)
- Define medication compliance, adherence, and persistency.
- Identify strategies to promote medications adherence among all healthcare providers.
- Describe the impact of poor adherence on clinical and economic outcomes for patient and stakeholders.
- List common sources for miscommunication in health care that can lead to potentially serious medical errors.
- Describe the necessary points within the medication use system in which technology can be employed to reduce medical errors and enhance patient outcomes.
From Pharmacogenomics to Personalized Medicine (2hrs)
- Describe the benefits and limitations of genetic testing and use in managing medications in specific patients.
- Discuss the use of new technologies such a laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) by the general public.
- Identify new personal health care technologies and the impact they may have on patient outcomes.
- Recognize various gene-drug (biomarker-drug) pairs with pharmacogenomic applications.
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Update and Key Product Approvals (3hrs)
- Identify key brand to generic approvals as well as prescription to over-the-counter approvals.
- Compare and contrast key recent drug approvals with those already used for specific conditions.
- Discuss important patient counseling and therapeutic monitoring considerations for new drugs approvals.
- Describe the challenges associated with biosimilars and biologics and their interchangeability.
- Outline the FDA's role in post-marketing safety surveillance for medical and pharmaceutical products.
Creating Highly Effective Health Care Teams (2hrs)
- Describe the benefits and limitations of collaborative practice models in various patient care settings.
- Recognize the importance of aligning incentives in a “pay for performance” model that includes all providers.
- Describe the elements necessary (patient data) necessary to support improvements in health outcomes.
- Discuss the rationale for collaborative models of care that deliver enhanced patient and economic outcomes.
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Founding Dean and Professor of the School of Pharmacy at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. MacKinnon completed his pharmacy education at the University of Wisconsin Madison and completed two years post-graduate residency training at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. He earned his PhD from Loyola University in Chicago.
Karen MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh
Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Labs, School of Pharmacy at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Ms. MacKinnon received her pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison and completed her post-graduate training at Meriter Medical Center in Madison. She has practiced in institutional and community pharmacy practice.
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) .
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program . Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Nurse Practitioners: can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed.
Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.
Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
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| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Apr 10 | Barcelona, Spain |
- | 4:00 pm |
| Mon Apr 11 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Tue Apr 12 | Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy |
8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Wed Apr 13 | Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
8:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Thu Apr 14 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
8:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri Apr 15 | Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy |
7:00 am | 7:00 pm |
| Sat Apr 16 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sun Apr 17 | Barcelona, Spain |
7:00 am | - |
Barcelona is a one of the world's great cities. Stroll down her tree-lined boulevards, the magnificent Passeig de Gràcia or the more touristed Las Ramblas. On the Passeig, shop a serious fashion district while marveling at examples of Mordenisme architecture, seemingly sculpted from the stuff of dreams (Gaudi's masterpiece of a family home, Casa Batlló is well worth a visit). If a trip on the Passeig hasn't convinced you of Gaudi's genius, a visit to La Sagrada Familia Cathedral will do the trick; this fantastic, soaring marvel will live on in your memory long after you've returned.
Not far from the Passeig and just north of Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter (the Barri Gotic) provides an abundance of shopping opportunities for all tastes, and a bit of European history to boot - check out the tranquil Cathedral of Barcelona. To see a bit of local life a visit to a food market is a quick, fun detour: try Santa Caterina near the Cathedral or Mercado de La Boqueria, right off of Las Ramblas.
Barcelona's food is also a highlight: stop into a tapas bar and try a variety of delicacies. Standard restaurants of every style are available, too. And, there's music, too! Visit an underground jazz club or the magnificent Palau de la Música Catalana; or stop by the Palau Dalmases for a stunning, flamenco performance (it's near the Picasso museum). Did we mention art? One of the largest collections of Picasso's art is found at the Museau Picasso, and a great collection of contemporary, figurative (i.e not abstract) painting and sculpture is housed at the European Museum of Modern Art just around the corner.
It's probably clear by now that you really can't get it all done in a day (even if all means "just the must-sees"). So, stay for a day or three in the Gothic Quarter or near Plaça de Catalunya and really get a feel for what makes Barcelona such a wonderful place. Partly it's the result of the "accidents" of its history and present: as the regional capital of Spain's prosperous Catalunya region, Barcelona has a "flavor" that is a bit of a mix between Spanish and French (it's located quite close to the French border). Yes, you can practice your Spanish here - it attracts Spaniards from throughout the country - but you'll also see and hear Catalan with it's own charm. You won't regret you time here.
Wandering through the streets of Palermo is taking part in a giant parade of witnesses to several different civilizations intimately fused together. Individual centuries and periods in history can be seen in the existing buildings and areas; admiring these masterpieces is similar to losing yourself in something timeless and unchanging, the current inhabitants disappear, and are replaced by perpetual memories, traditions and legends.
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Eurodam
Prices below are for the full cruise including meals and evening entertainment
PER PERSON
Pinnacle Suites (PS) Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Include all the suite amenities, plus:
- NEW: In-suite coffee and espresso machine
- NEW: Bose® SoundDock®
- NEW: Expanded line of Elemis bath amenities
- NEW: Complimentary mimosas with in-suite breakfast
- NEW: Premium duvet, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Neptune Suite (SA)2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows.
- NEW: In-suite coffee and espresso machine
- NEW: Bose® SoundDock®
- NEW: Expanded line of Elemis bath amenities
- NEW: Complimentary mimosas with in-suite breakfast
- NEW: Premium duvet, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
Approximately 506590 sq. ft. including verandah
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Signature Suite (SS) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
- NEW: Premium duvet, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- NEW: Binoculars for use during voyage
- A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
- No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
- Personalized cruise stationery
- Oversized bath towels
- One-touch telephone concierge service
- Fresh flowers
- Complimentary DVD library
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Verandah (V) Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows. Includes all the stateroom amenities, plus signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead, 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Approximately 213379 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Verandah (VB) Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows. Includes all the stateroom amenities, plus signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead, 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Approximately 213379 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Verandah (VA) Floor-to-ceiling window/sliding glass door leading to your personal veranda, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, no-host mini-bar, floor-to-ceiling windows. Includes all the stateroom amenities, plus signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens, luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead, 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Approximately 213379 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Lanai (CA) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck.
Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels Premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers.
Approximately 169267 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom (C) Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Approximately 169267 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom (D)Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Approximately 169267 sq. ft.
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OceanView Stateroom (E) Picture window, 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
185-197 sq. ft.
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Inside Stateroom (J) - 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub and shower, luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens, deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
141-284 sq. ft.
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3rd/4th in Stateroom - Call for Pricing
Port Charges, Taxes & Fees $328.95 per person
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