Summary

In this webinar speakers will define Diagnostic Stewardship and explain why it is important, examine the process of patient evaluation and treatment using Diagnostic Stewardship, differentiate between rapid respiratory test technology to ensure selection of the appropriate test based on patient presentation, disease prevalence, and other key factors, evaluate the impact of Diagnostic Stewardship through review of relevant case examples and studies.

Learning Objectives

• Define Diagnostic Stewardship and explain why it is important.
• Examine the process of patient evaluation and treatment using Diagnostic Stewardship.
• Differentiate between rapid respiratory test technology to ensure selection of the appropriate test based on patient presentation, disease prevalence and other key factors.
• Evaluate the impact of Diagnostic Stewardship through review of relevant case examples and studies

Ferric Fang, MD
Professor of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology- University of Washington School of Medicine

Thomas Walsh, MD, PH D, (HON)
Founding Director - Center for Innovative and Therapeutic Diagnostics