2015 HSC Section 1 Book of Articles

Medium Used The Home Study Course is available as printed text. The activity includes a review of outcomes objectives, selected scientific literature, and a self-assessment examination. Method of Physician Participation in the Learning Process The physician learner will read the selected scientific literature, reflect on what they have read, and complete the self-assessment exam. After completing this section, participants should have a greater understanding of congenital and pediatric problems as they affect the head and neck area, as well as useful information for clinical application. Accreditation Statement The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation The AAO-HNSF designates this enduring material for a maximum of 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ALL PARTICIPANTS must record the amount of credit claimed based on the number of hours actually spent in this activity. Indicate this amount in the appropriate section of the exam in order to either receive Credit or to have exam results provided to the Training Program Director. PHYSICIANS ONLY : In order to receive Credit for this activity a post-test score of 70% or higher is required . Credit will not automatically be awarded. Only when you achieve a score of 70% or higher on the post-test will you be awarded Credit. A one-time retest opportunity will be available with a retest fee. Disclosure The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) supports fair and unbiased participation of our volunteers in Academy/Foundation activities. All individuals who may be in a position to control an activity’s content must disclose all relevant financial relationships or disclose that no relevant financial relationships exist. All relevant financial relationships with commercial interests 1 that directly impact and/or might conflict with Academy/Foundation activities must be disclosed. Any real or potential conflicts of interest 2 must be identified, managed, and disclosed to the learners. In addition, disclosure must be made of presentations on drugs or devices, or uses of drugs or devices that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This policy is intended to openly identify any potential conflict so that participants in an activity are able to form their own judgments about the presentation. [1] A “Commercial interest” is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. 2 “Conflict of interest” is defined as any real or potential situation that has competing professional or personal interests that would make it difficult to be unbiased. Conflicts of interest occur when an individual has an opportunity to affect education content about products or services of a commercial interest with which they have a financial relationship. A conflict of interest depends on the situation and not on the character of the individual. Estimated time to complete this activity: 40.0 hours