Demystifying Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RECORDING)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 12:00 AM - Thursday, October 28, 2027, 11:59 PM, On Demand

Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy, occurring in 10-40% of all pregnancies. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a disease distinct from infertility, defined as the spontaneous loss of two or more pregnancies and affects as many as 5% of couples attempting to build their families. There are many known causes of miscarriage including genetic, uterine, and circulatory disorders, however the majority of patients with RPL remain without definite answers as to the cause of their pregnancy losses. Watch as our faculty discuss potentially novel causes of RPL and individualized approaches to each unique patient. Understanding the physical and psychological consequences of miscarriage are also a central focus of our team at Stanford Medicine - we strive for a holistic approach to miscarriage care. This recorded webinar will introduce you to the newest research and skills needed to address RPL.

     Release Date: October 28, 2024
     Expiration Date: October 27, 2027
     Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours, 49 minutes
     Registration Fee: FREE 

*Originally recorded on 10/11/2024. 

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (2.75 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses Contact Hours (2.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (2.75 hours)

1. Identify new guidelines in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).
2. Describe the orders for and interpretation of laboratory tests and imaging studies.
3. Discuss the importance of communicating effectively with patients and their families in their language of preference, providing compassionate care and counseling guided by culture humility.
4. Explain the basis for a comprehensive care plan based on the personalized needs and preferences of patients.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 ANCC contact hours.  

California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
Stanford Medicine Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17874, for 2.75 contact hours. 

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Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

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