Title: Internal Medicine – Health Maintenance: Smoking Cessation; Health Screening; Obesity
Faculty: Kevin S. Ferentz, M.D., Herbert L. Muncie, Jr., M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2018 Expiration Date: July 1, 2021
TOPIC 1: Smoking Cessation.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
- Recognize the role of smoking in disease etiology and the Health Consequences as identified in the 2014 Surgeon General and CDC Report.
- Develop methods of how to recognize influence and build confidence in a patients’ ability to quit smoking as per the AHCPR Guidelines.
- Utilize techniques and develop resources to enhance a patients’ ability to stop smoking, such as the NCI and smokefree.gov.
- Recognize the various benefits or advantages, indications and contraindications for use of the various available drugs and devices to assisting your patient in smoking cessation.
TOPIC 2: Adult Health Screening and Immunizations – Evidence-Based Approach.
Upon completion of this session, using the USPSTF and Cochrane Abstract Database, 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.
TOPIC 3: Obesity.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
- State the epidemiology of obesity in America and the health risks associated with obesity.
- Assess patients who are obese and determine that they are in need of treatment.
- Recommend and utilize the ACC/AHA/TOS Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obese Adults with options available, including diet, exercise, medications, and bariatric surgery.
- Employ the Endocrinology Society Guidelines on Pharmacological Management of Obesity.
- 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.