Interpretation of Results

General Objectives: By the end of the symposium, participants will be able to:
1.  Critique the current information and resources provided to their clinical users that ensures appropriate result interpretation
2.  Discuss the progress, current concepts and applications of  biological variation and reference change values with clinical colleagues
3.  Educate their clinical colleagues on the importance of understanding measurement uncertainty when interpreting single results or serial results from a patient
4.  Consider a variety of strategic approaches to assess and collaboratively manage laboratory result interpretation to optimize appropriate laboratory resource utilization, patient care and safety.
 

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* 1. Please asses the Sessions overrall

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Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning
The facilities were satisfactory.
The session was free from commercial bias
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent

Please asses each Speaker by their Session:

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* 2. Generation and application of data on biological variation

Speaker: Prof. Callum Fraser,
Senior Research Fellow, University of Dundee

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. State the types of biological variation of measurands in laboratory medicine and outline methods to derive the components of random within- and between-subject components.
2. List the applications of numerical data on the components of biological variation.
3. Describe the derivation of databases on biological variation and outline their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Relate current activities being undertaken to improve the validity of the database.
5. Assess newer concepts on the derivation and use of reference change values, the tools to examine changes in serial results from an individual.

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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 3. Uncertainty of measurement: application to laboratory medicine

Speaker: Kent C. Dooley,
Clinical Director – BC Chemistry, LifeLabs

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of Uncertainty of Measurement(UM) and its connection to ISO Standards.
2. Understand the basic principles and tenants of GUM (Guide to the Uncertainty of Measurements).
3. Apply GUM principles in the Clinical Laboratory to determine UM.
4. Appropriately use UM values in the context of the clinical laboratory.

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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 4. Translational Omics: Overtesting and Overtreatment

Speaker: Vathany Kulasingam,
Clinical Biochemist, University Health Network

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of precision medicine, as it relates to next-generation omics technologies.
2. Discuss the opportunities and challenges in delivering these omic technologies to improving patient care.
3. Summarize over-diagnosis and over-treatment and the lessons learned from cancer screening programs.

  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 5. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to: 

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* 6. Please explain any changes you plan to make or personal learning projects you will pursue as a result of this session:

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* 7. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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* 8. General comments about individual speaker:

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* 9. What topics would you like to be addressed at future conferences to keep you up to date in your profession?

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