NLS104-25 - CME/CMLE - Paul Farmer Lecture: Around Laboratories of the World in 60 Minutes

Course Description

Having diagnostic capability is imperative to be able to treat patients. However, not all countries have the same diagnostic capabilities we are accustomed to in developed nations. Understanding the underpinnings of what happens in laboratories around world is paramount to advocate for improvements.

The presentation will be divided into 3 parts:

1. We will compare the diagnostic capabilities as they happen in different countries based on prevalence of diseases.
2. We will evaluate vertical and horizontal programs that funding agencies provide.
3. We will consider the World Health Organization essential diagnostics list and its importance for different countries.

This session offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit.

Faculty/Authors

Guarner Jeannette

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Systems-Based practice
CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

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 1 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:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Review the Faculty Disclosures.
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Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1 CME/CMLE Credit