Topics and Objectives
“Dear Doctor – I wish you were here: Travel Medicine for the Primary Care Physician.”
Objectives: 1)List at least three essential health concerns that should be addressed with patients planning international travel 2)Review the prevalence of travel related illness. 3)Identify two resources for information about health, safety and immunization recommendations for patients traveling abroad
“The ABCs of LFTs: How to Evaluate Abnormal Liver Function Tests.”
Objectives: 1)Review of the prevalence of abnormal liver function tests. 2)Define the key components of the patient history that should be further evaluated when liver function testing reveals elevated aminotransferases. 3)Identify at least 3 laboratory tests that should be considered in a patient with abnormal liver function tests.
“The Evaluation of Headaches in Primary Care.”
Objectives: 1)Review the common causes of headache in Primary Care. 2)Understand the appropriate diagnostic tests for headaches. 3)Discuss the prevention and treatment of migraines.
“Understanding Concussions.”
Objectives: 1)Review the common symptoms of concussion. 2)Understand the prevalence of concussions in the United States. 3)Discuss the approach to concussion rehabilitation.
“Evaluation of Memory Loss.”
Objectives: 1)Review the common causes of memory loss and dementia. 2)Discuss appropriate diagnostic tests for memory loss. 3)Understand the treatment of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
“Atrial Fibrillation and the Prevention of Stroke.”
Objectives: 1)Assess the Prevalence of atrial fibrillation 2)Review the risk factors and etiologies of atrial fibrillation 3)Evaluate a primary care focused approach to risk assessment and prevention of stroke
Medication Adherence: We Didn’t Ask and They Didn’t Tell Part One
Objectives: 1)Integrate the practice of screening for medication nonadherence into daily patient encounter 2)Identify techniques to open a dialogue with patients about their medication taking behavior 3) Recognize the complexity of medication taking behavior
Medication Adherence: Obstacles and Solutions Part Two
Objectives: 1) Identify common barriers that involve the interactions among patients, physicians and the health care system 2) Implement an appropriate intervention (motivationalinterviewing technique with real patient interviews on tape) 3)Design a plan tailored to the patient to address nonadherence
A Day in the Office: Obesity and Prediabetes: A Case Based Approach Part One
Objectives: 1) Identify 3 common causes of obesity to advance diagnosis and treatment approaches 2) Identify guidelines specific to diagnosing pre-diabetes and DM and learn ways to apply them to your practice 3) Implement strategies to prevent diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes-How Sweet It Is Part Two
Objectives: 1) Describe obstacles to diabetes control 2) Identify solutions to overcoming barriers to diabetes control 3) Identify goals of therapy for individual patients-case based -Individualize treatment based on personalized goals.
Adult immunizations- Take a Shot Part One
Objectives: 1) Increase awareness of vaccine preventable disease 2) Identify and implement ACIP guidelines for adult immunization 3) Recognize physician barriers to immunization 4) Implement solutions to physicians barriers in your office
Adult Immunizations-Communicating Risk-Benefit to Patients Part Two
Objectives: 1) Identify and understand antivaccinationist beliefs 2) Recognize common patient barriers to immunization 3) Effectively communicate immunization benefits tailored to the individual patient.
