Title: Hospital Medicine – Geriatrics: Geriatric Patient; Vitamins B12 & D; Communication Skills
Faculty: John W. Pendleton, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R., Gary H. Oberlender, M.D., F.A.C.P
Original Release Date: July 1, 2019 Expiration Date: July 1, 2022
TOPIC 1: The Geriatric Patient: Evidence-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
- Apply evidence based recommendations to patient’s questions about the use of multivitamins.
- Recommend the most appropriate treatment for nocturnal leg cramps.
- Advise the appropriate dietary recommendations for patients with arthritis.
- Recommend evidence based treatment for restless leg syndrome.
TOPIC 2: Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D in Seniors.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
- Integrate the normal physiology of Vitamins B-12 and D.
- Differentiate the pathologic syndromes associated with B-12 and D deficiency.
- Develop an evidence based evaluation of B-12 and D deficiency for seniors.
- Develop an evidence based approach to treatment options for B-12 and D in seniors.
TOPIC 3: 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.
- 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.