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Journal-based CME Course: How Should We Better Manage Human and Planetary Health in a Next Pandemic?

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Activity

Activity ID

10855

Expires

October 1, 2025

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

1

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics

Description of CME Course

Health care generates a lot of waste that enters landfills, oceans, and incinerators and adversely affects the health of persons and communities close to waste processing and disposal areas. This article considers the nature and scope of individuals’ and organizations’ disposal responsibilities and discusses personal protective equipment use and waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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No

NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

Educational Objectives

1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct
2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct
3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct

Keywords

Ethics, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2022.980

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