Case Studies and Case Reports: Understanding their Purpose, Strengths, and Assessments
Case Studies and Case Reports: Understanding their Purpose, Strengths, and Assessments
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify the components that are typically included in a case report
- Describe how case reports differ from other types of medical literature
- Compare some of the techniques that can be used to critically evaluate a case report
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
Facilitator
Gregory J. Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
The Senior Care Pharmacist, St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Assistant Editor, Associate Clinical Professor
Financial Disclosure
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
How to Access Content
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Select “launch” to open the course. Click through the menu items in sequence to move through the course process to claim credit. You must complete the course in its entirety to claim credit
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Post-test must be completed, with minimum score of 75%, before moving on to the evaluation.
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All courses contain an evaluation that must be completed for full CPE credit. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
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Once you have completed the course evaluation, please confirm proper submission by checking your CPE Monitor/and or BPS portal (BCGP pharmacists) within 24-48 hours of course completion.
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If you need assistance, email the Education Department at
education@ascp.com
Claim Credit
You MUST read the TSCP – APRIL 2024 JOURNAL CLUB DISCUSSION and successfully complete the post-test and evaluation for credit. The document will also be accessible in the activity when launched from your Learning Portal
UAN: 0203-0000-24-026-H99-P
Date of Release: 04/01/2024
Date of Expiration: 04/01/2025 at 11:59pm ET
This activity must be completed by the expiration date. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
Accreditation
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.