Session Information
Canadian Surgery Forum 2009
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CSF Welcoming Remarks/CAGS Debates: 1. The Establishment of Bariatric Surgery Programs is a Public Health Priority in Canada 2. Acute Surgery Services Can Improve Patient Care and Provide a Promising Clinical and Educational Model for General Surgery
Track
:
September 11, 2009
Program Code:
009
Date:
Friday, September 11, 2009
Time:
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
EST
Location:
Lecture Theatre
CHAIR
:
G.L. Warnock, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Description
Learning Objectives: The session is designed for practising surgeons and surgical residents. At the end of the session, participants will be able to describe the epidemic of obesity in Canada; outline current medical and surgical options for obesity control; understand considerations behind the creation of bariatric surgery programs and identify the role of surgeons in the development of health policy relating to obesity; describe the current status of acute general surgery services in Canada; identify clinical and academic advantages and disadvantages of acute surgery training and establishment of acute surgery services; discuss options for the future of acute general surgery in Canada.
The CSF Live Learning Centre is supported by an educational grant from ETHICON and ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, units of Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson Inc.
No items are available for this session.