As a result of having attended this lecture, participants should be able to:

1. Define currently accepted knowledge and best practice in the form of a clinical pathway in the management of simple pneumonia
2. Employ an evidence based discussion regarding chest tube vs. VATS for the treatment of empyema

Phoenix Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Phoenix Children's Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This lecture series is designed primarily for pediatricians and allied health professionals.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Dr. Bode has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

This statement verifies that all activity planning member disclosure of relevant financial relationships has been reviewed.  On the basis of the information provided, it has been determined that no conflict of interest exists with respect to their role in this continuing medical education activity.

If there appears to be a conflict of interest, the planning member is no longer involved in planning over CME content relevant to the commercial interest.

For further information, please contact Medical Education 602-546-0761.