JBI CME-CE Article Vol 4 Issue 1 2022
JBI CME-CE
Title of Activity: “Advantages and Challenges of Using Breast Biopsy Markers”
Date(s) of Activity: Launch Date: May 9, 2022 – Expiration Date: May 9, 2025
Educational/Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the advantages and utility of biopsy marker placement.
- Recall the various types and shapes of tissue markers available in the market.
- Identify the most appropriate type of tissue marker that fits each individual patient’s needs.
- Recognize the challenges that might occur with tissue marker deployment.
- Employ strategies to manage tissue marker migration, extrusion, or inaccurate placement.
- Practice effective patient communication regarding the advantages and possible complications associated with tissue markers and management.
Accreditation Information
Physician Accreditation Statement
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 The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging. The American College of Radiology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
The American College of Radiology designates this journal-based CME 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.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to successfully complete the activity, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% or higher. A maximum of 3 attempts will be allowed. Upon successful completion of the post-test, participants must complete an activity evaluation and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.
Contact Information
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact SBI at info@sbi-online.org.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The ACR Disclosure Policy: The American College of Radiology (ACR) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ACR.
The following planners and managers have no financial relationships to disclose:
Ana Lourenco, MD, FSBI; Natalie Ward; Alexis LaCount
The planners and managers have the following identified relevant financial relationships:
Jennifer Harvey, MD, FSBI: Shareholder, Volpara, LLC; Consulting Fee: BHR Pharmaceuticals
The following faculty members have no financial relationships to disclose:
Taghreed Alshafeiy, MD