F1: E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum Appropriate Use of Vascular Surgery Procedures: Do We Have a Problem?
10:30 a.m. – Noon uBallroom A/B, Level 3
At the end of this session, participants should be able to: 1. Distinguish regional variations in vascular surgery procedures. 2. Explain the impact of industry on appropriateness of procedures and volume. 3. Determine who should perform vascular procedures by controlling variations in quality. 4. Explain how guidelines impact appropriateness and establish enforceable professional standards. 5. Compare ethical breaches in community practice and academic practice. Moderator: Peter F. Lawrence, MD, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif. Introduction Peter F. Lawrence, MD, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.
10:30 a.m.
Data on Vascular Surgery Procedures 10:35 a.m. Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. Optimizing Multi-Specialty Involvement in Vascular Procedures Michael D. Dake, MD, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, Calif.
10:45 a.m.
Hospital/Physician Practice Organization Impact on Appropriateness Timothy Ferris, MD, Partners Health Care, Boston, Mass.
10:55 a.m.
Practice Guidelines Peter Gloviczki, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
11:05 a.m.
Ethical Issues Related to Frequency of Procedures 11:15 a.m. Russell H. Samson, MD, Mote Vascular Foundation and Sarasota Vascular Specialists, Sarasota, Fla. PANEL DISCUSSION
11:25 a.m.
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Noon – 6:30 p.m. uExhibit Halls C & D, Level 2
LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL AND VASCULAR LIVE PRESENTATIONS
POSTER SET-UP
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Noon – 1:20 p.m. uExhibit Halls C & D, Level 2
Noon – 6:30 p.m. uAuditorium, Level 2 (enter through Exhibit Hall C)