Tools for Patient-Centered Contraceptive Counseling
Live One-Hour Webinar September 29, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Presented by Katharine White, MD MPH and Natasha Lerner, DrPH MPA

https://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cjbgl8ptQh68_hfHQ-LTaQ

Target Audience

Physicians, CNMs, PAs, NPs and other healthcare professionals interested in OB/GYN and contraception.

Educational Needs Addressed

This webinar will showcase tools created by PICCK to assist contraceptive care providers in implementing the principles of patient-centered care within the realities of clinic. Learn PICCK’s framework to assist in quality counseling. Explore a contraceptive decision aid and method information sheets that were designed to meet international standards, promote inclusivity, and support patient-centered care.

Educational Objectives

Participants at the conclusion of this webinar will be able to:

1. Review patient-centered contraceptive counseling and how it differs from other approaches
2. Learn a mnemonic to support providers to implement the principles of patient-centered care within the realities of clinic
3. Explore a contraceptive decision aid and method information sheets that can help you provide efficient and patient-centered care
4. Consider how to incorporate a contraceptive decision aid specifically designed for the postpartum period into prenatal counseling

Course Co-Directors

Katharine White, MD MPH
Vice-Chair of Academics, Department of OB/GYN, Boston Medical Center
Director of the Fellowship in Family Planning, Boston Medical Center
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine
Principal Investigator of Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge (PICCK)

Elisabeth Woodhams, MD MSc
Medical Director, BEACON Family Planning, Boston Medical Center
Associate Director of OB/GYN Residency Program, Boston Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine

Accreditor Disclosure Policy

Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.

In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors and anyone who may be in control of content have been mitigated.

Faculty Presenters

Katharine White, MD MPH
Faculty Presenter receives research support from Boston Medical Center via Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Inc., and Evofem Biosciences grants, and was previously a consultant for FitBit. She does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

Natasha Lerner, DrPH MPA
Faculty Presenter does not have anything to disclose with regard to commercial interests. She does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

Planning Committee

Katharine White, MD MPH receives research support from Boston Medical Center via Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Inc., and Evofem Biosciences grants, and was previously a consultant for FitBit. Elisabeth Woodhams, MD MSc, Jenn Farraye, NP, Natasha Lerner, DrPH MPA, Kristina Tavilla, MPH, Elizabeth Raskin MPH(c) MSW(c), and Lily Acton, MPH of Boston Medical Center have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditor Disclosures

The following planning committee members from Boston University School of Medicine’s Office of Continuing Medical Education have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

Michael Burk, BS – Senior Program Manager

CME Accreditation

Boston University School of Medicine Barry M. Manuel Continuing Medical Education Office

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Boston University School of Medicine and Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge. Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Boston University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How to Earn Credit

In order to successfully complete this activity, you are required to view the entire live webinar and complete a posttest and evaluation. The evaluation survey will appear at the end of this activity after the content presentation. In the last evaluation question select that you wish to receive CME credit.

How to Request a Certificate

By reviewing the course content and completing the posttest and evaluation, physicians are entitled to receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To receive a certificate for your participation in this activity, you will need to complete the evaluation survey at the end of this activity and in the last question select that you wish to receive CME credit. PICCK will send your certificate directly to you via email. You can expect your certificate within two weeks of completing the evaluation survey.

DISCLAIMER

THESE MATERIALS AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF SUPPLEMENTING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.  ANYONE USING THE MATERIALS ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL RISK FOR THEIR APPROPRIATE USE.  TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE MATERIALS.  IN NO EVENT WILL TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS.  IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.  IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.

For questions about the program or technology, contact us.

For questions about accreditation, contact Boston University School of Medicine – CME Office at: (617) 358-5005 or [email protected].