Title: Hospital Medicine – Endocrinology: Diabetes; Adrenal Insufficiency; Cushing’s Syndrome
Faculty: David A. Horowitz, M.D., Stephen J. Winters, M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2019 Expiration Date: July 1, 2022
TOPIC 1: Practical Approach to the Patient with Diabetes.
Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as recommendations from the ADA, EASN, AGA, CDA, AACE, ACP, and the AAFP, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Consider this primer on management.
- Distinguish the patient who is likely to go on to develop complications and appreciate the potential long-term course.
- Apply the current guidelines for therapy and access the anticipated outcome goals.
TOPIC 2: Adrenal Insufficiency- Primary and Secondary.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Apply principles learned to evaluate the diagnostic tests used to confirm the diagnosis or primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency.
- Employ therapeutic options for patients with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency.
TOPIC 3: Cushing’s Syndrome and other Functional Disorders of the Adrenal.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Outline the etiology of Cushing’s syndrome.
- Evaluate a patient with an adrenal tumor.
- Evaluate a patient for suspected hyperaldosteronism.
- Recognize when to refer patients for more advanced cardiac care.
- The receipt for any incentive-associated purchase will designate the value of the gift card separately from the cost of the learning activity.
- This incentive may have implications on your tax reporting obligations. Any reimbursed amount must be declared as personal income for tax purposes.