Pediatrics Grand Rounds
Friday, January 19, 2024
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Topic
Ramadan Fasting and the Muslim Patient
Presented By
Dr. Tahir Wyatt, Executive Director, United Muslim Masjid; Director of Systematic Theology, Yaqeen Institute; Executive Director, QARI: Qur’an, Arabic and Reflection Institute
Dr. Katherine (Trinka) Klima, (QARI) Quran, Arabic and Reflection Institute, Cherry Hill Free Clinic Board of Directors Committee; Director of Quality and Safety
Learning Objectives
- Describe the Islamic religious requirements related to the month of Ramadan
- Explain how medical considerations may affect the requirement to fast
- List at least three ways a health care provider and/or health care system can
facilitate the care of Muslim patients in relation to Ramadan
- Discuss two strategies for building a therapeutic alliance with patients who want to fast against your advice
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children
Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Claiming CME Credits
Attendees MUST sign in with the six-digit activity code provided at the session using eeds within 24 hours of the conference start time and complete the online evaluation within 30 days at
http://towerhealth.eeds.com.
Contact Information
Alma Barberena
alma.barberena@towerhealth.org