PC4 – What is the evidence? Vitamins, supplements and herbs in women’s health

Title: PC4 – What is the evidence? Vitamins, supplements and herbs in women’s health

Disciplines: Women’s Health (WH)

Learning Objectives:
  • The learner will be able to describe how to evaluate levels of research evidence available for herbal medicines and supplements
  • The learner will be able to describe the efficacy and safety of common herbal medicines and supplements used in women's health
  • The learner will be able to describe adverse effects of common herbal medicines and supplements used in women's health

    • Submission Description:
    Use of dietary supplements, vitamins, and herbs to treat and manage health conditions among women is a growing trend. This program will focus on the current evidence for the use of complementary and alternative medications, including effectiveness, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and safety.
    Saturday, June 13, 2015: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
    Room 104A (Long Beach Convention Center)
    Presenting Author:
    Heidi Collins Fantasia, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC
    Moderator:
    Carola Bruflat, MSN, WHNP/FNP
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