Med-U-Way Lecture Series

Practical Management of Sickle-Cell Disease
Drs. Neal Axon, Brenda Gumm-Carey, Sherron Jackson, Dominic Ragucci
May 18, 2006

Objectives

The information presented during this educational activity should improve your ability to

  • Describe the pathophysiology, genetics and types of sickle-cell disease.
  • State the manifestations and complications of sickle-cell disease.
  • Differentiate between the various drug therapies for patients with sickle-cell disease.
  • Discuss important aspects for coordination of patient care across the continuum of care

Disclosure

Drs. Neal Axon, Sherron Jackson, Dominic Ragucci and Ms. Gumm Carey do not have any financial relationships to disclose.