Medical Ethics: Racial Disparities in Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: A Persisting Crisis
Webinar
Description:
This activity fulfills 45 minutes of the one hour Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) training standards for medical ethics requirement. The objectives include: review WHO/CDC definations related to maternal mortality; defind health disparities and health equity; illustrate the current problem of disproportionate maternal morbidity and mortality; and identify underpinnings of these health disparities and potential solutions.
Earns: 0.75 CME credits
Disclosures:
Speaker: Courtney Townsel, MD, MSc, does not have relevant financial relationships.
Planner(s):
Jason Adam Wasserman, PhD, does not have relevant financial relationships.
Rebecca Blake does not have relevant financial relationships.
Beth Elliott does not have relevant financial relationships
Statement of Accreditation: The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Michigan State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Presenter:
Courtney Townsel, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan
Duration:
47 minutes
Release Date: November 14, 2020
Expiration Date: November 30, 2023