"Maternal Mortality Around the World"

presented by

David Vineyard, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, OB-Generalist

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Trace the history of world-wide Maternal Mortality analysis and response.
2.    Outline the resources addressing, and current status of Maternal Mortality on a global scale, and specifically in Tanzania and Zambia.
3.    Provoke consideration of opportunities to address Maternal Mortality outside the scope of your medical practice. 
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.