This session at the 2022 Annual Meeting is presented by Matthew D. Krasowski, MD, PhD from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Krasowski defines key terms relevant to identity and Electronic Health Records. In reference to the EHR entry fields for sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI), he applies case-based examples of laboratory testing in the gender expansive population with a discussion of gender issues raised. He discussed the implications of transition and hormonal therapies to reference ranges with broad patterns highlighted, the variables, and the complications. Finally, Dr. Krasowski outlines options and considerations for using SOGI fields to serve the LGBTQ patient population.

Topics covered include:  

• Key terms such as sex assigned at birth, legal sex, gender, and gender expansive 
• Application to laboratory testing in the gender expansive population 
• Gender transition and hormone therapies/surgical interventions 
• Implications for reference ranges 
• Variables to consider and challenges with using SOGI fields

The activity offers 0.75 CME/CMLE credit.

To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must view the recording. CME certificates will be provided online. 

Faculty/Authors
Matthew Krasowski, MD, PhD
Walter L. Beard Professor of Clinical Education
Associate Residency Program Director
Vice Chair of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Services in the Department of Pathology 
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

CME/CMLE Credit: 0.75
Estimated Completion Time: 0.75 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Patient care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning  

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

1. Review the Technical Considerations.
2. Review the Faculty Disclosures.
3. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
4. Click Access to begin the course.
5. Review the Educational Activity.
6. Submit the course Evaluation.
7. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Faculty Disclosures​ 

Release Date: 8/5/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 8/5/2027