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Title:	Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care
Dates:	May 9, 2022 - May 11, 2022
Location:	Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL
Daily Schedule:	7:30am-12:50pm EST
Course #:	SEMLA-3620220509
Type:	In-Person & Live Webinar

Agenda & Learning Objectives

1 Day

Use and Interpretation of Thyroid Tests Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Integrate the serum tests for thyroid function.
Interpret thyroid tests results that occur in clinical settings.
Recommend the appropriate follow-up testing of abnormal thyroid tests and the treatment of these thyroid abnormalities.
Appraise the need to treat subclinical hypothyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism.
Recommend the evidence-based evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules.

Delirium in the Elderly - Current Concepts Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Specify diagnostic features and common causes of delirium in seniors.
Distinguish the causes of persistent delirium.
Use evidence-based medicine to formulate treatment approaches to delirious seniors.
Recognize treatment options for intermittent agitation using evidence-based medicine.

Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertensive Patients Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Describe the issues that complicate the diagnosis of hypertension and the way to avoid them.
Employ the non-pharmacologic treatment options to manage hypertension.
Specify the pharmacologic treatment options for patients with compelling indications based upon JNC Guidelines and current literature.
Formulate the therapeutic goal for controlling blood pressure in different patient populations and the combination of medications that can achieve that goal.
Distinguish the side effect risks for each class of antihypertensive medications.

Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia in Seniors Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Determine the common causes of cognitive dysfunction and dementia in seniors.
Develop an evidence-based evaluation of seniors with cognitive dysfunction.
Evaluate the relative risks and benefits of available treatment options for dementia in seniors.
Distinguish the central role of caregiver education and support in treating seniors with dementia.

Treating Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Describe the diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes.
Evaluate the therapeutic goals in treating type 2 diabetes and their impact on morbidity and mortality.
Recommend the approach for choosing the most appropriate hypoglycemic agents to treat type 2 diabetes.
Specify the clinical situations that would require the use of insulin to treat type 2 diabetes and the probable dosage form and average amounts required for control of A1C.
Develop the therapeutic options for preventing diabetic complications.

2 Day

Adult Health Screening and Immunizations – Evidence-Based Approach Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Apply the evidence-based recommendations for preventive screening tests for adults.
Determine the immunizations required for adults.
Appraise the side effects of adult immunizations.
Select the contraindications for each adult immunization and their alternative therapy.
Plan when screening tests can be discontinued in adults.

Sensible Approaches to Geriatric Infections Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Recognize atypical presentations of infectious illness in the elderly.
Differentiate the causes of pneumonia and UTI in seniors.
Specify an evidence-based approach to appropriate antibiotic usage.
Appraise evidence-based considerations in emerging antibiotic resistance.
Apply evidence-based options in the prevention and treatment of C. difficile illness in seniors.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Evaluation and Treatment Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBm,GL,COMP

Appraise patient specific data to determine if they meet diagnostic criteria for COPD.
Describe the criteria for each stage of COPD.
Formulate a treatment plan for the stages of COPD.
Recommend the follow-up required to assess the therapeutic efficacy of the treatment options.
Formulate an evidence-based treatment plan for the evaluation and treatment of a COPD exacerbation.

Geriatric Depression: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Differentiate the variety of clinical presentations of depressive disorders in seniors.
Appraise the utility of, and plan to use, the Geriatric Depression Scale.
Apply an evidence-based approach to antidepressant drug therapy in seniors.
Apply the evidence-based recommendations for use of non-drug antidepressant therapy.

Recurrent Headaches – Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Construct the approach for evaluating a patient with recurrent headaches with an emphasis on possible migraine headaches.
Assess the advantages of supportive therapy and lifestyle changes in treating migraine headaches compared to pharmacologic therapy.
Appraise the pharmacologic options for treating the acute pain of a migraine headache.
Recommend a prophylactic therapy regimen for patients with recurrent migraine headaches.
Describe the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment of tension headaches.
Formulate an evaluation and treatment plan for patients with probable cluster headaches.

3 Day

Sensible Prescribing Practices for the Elderly Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,COMP

Appraise and appreciate the limits of published trials studies on drug safety and efficacy for seniors.
Assess the subtle but significant drug side effects in the elderly.
Distinguish undesirable prescribing practices and employ better approaches based on current evidence-based referenced literature.

Osteoporosis: Treatment and Prevention Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Debate the importance of the risk factors for an osteoporosis fracture.
Employ the diagnostic testing for patients at risk with osteoporosis.
Identify the patients at highest risk for an osteoporosis related fracture.
Select the therapeutic medication to treat osteoporosis based upon the indications and side effects.
Assess the therapeutic role of repeating the DXA scan in patients treated for osteoporosis.

A Practical Approach to Falls and Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Integrate the concept of multifactorial causes underlying falls and employ the American Geriatrics Society Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls and urinary incontinence in seniors.
Develop a full assessment approach to evaluate different causes, using detailed physical examination and functional performance evaluations.
Differentiate the effects of normal aging from pathologic processes and adverse drug effects as risk factors for falls and incontinence.
Apply NIH guidelines to formulate a preventative and therapeutic plan of care.

Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^EBM,GL,COMP

Determine the appropriate diagnostic testing for complaints suggestive of a sexually transmitted infection.
Select the therapy for the commonly encountered sexually transmitted infections.
Formulate the follow-up testing and evaluations for sexually transmitted infections.
Recommend the therapeutic options for preventing herpes simplex infections.
Identify when and how to use expedited partner treatment for select sexually transmitted infections.

Improving Communication Skills in Medical Practice Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^COMP

Appraise the variety of ways that people perceive communication and process information.
Assess your personal communication strengths and limitations.
Determine communication issues unique to older patients.
Develop practices and apply skills to maximize effective communication and listening based on current literature.

Accreditations

AMA
American Medical Seminars, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 20.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 05/09/2022 to 05/12/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Venue

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL

5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134 United States + Google Map

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Presented By

Herbert L. Muncie, M.D.

Professor of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Gary H. Oberlender, M.D., F.A.C.P

President, Senior Evaluations, LLC, Charlotte, NC

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