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Social media is the new face of communication. Many conversations that were once the stuff of one-on-one meetings are broadcast to scores of people at a time. The public airing of one’s innermost thoughts is appealing to some, harrowing to others. In the medical arena, it takes on an entire new dimension as one considers the potential for breaching patient privacy, for sharing clinical information that is not all it purports to be, and for opening oneself to the possibility of litigation f...

The Labor Board''s recent Connecticut decision only increases the anxiety level for employers. Can you or can''t you enforce a policy that bars employees from trash-talking their company or co-workers on social media web sites? Is it prudent to consider social media postings when screening job candidates or monitoring employee behavior?This 90-minute seminar is designed to provide you with a solid foundation regarding social media and the workplace in the current legal environment.The presente...

Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. This course presents three brief patient scenarios that highlight ethical challenges presented by advances in genetic testing. While specific topics include an introduction to the Genetics Information and Nondiscrimination Act, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and the presymptomatic testing of minors, broader themes such as respect for autonomy, the boundaries between law an...

This course will provide an overview of the different types of workplace violence, risk factors, emotional, social, and behavioral ramifications of workplace violence, and specific interventions and policies that have been implemented by organizations to address workplace violence and enhance practitioners safety.

The purpose of this program is to provide healthcare professionals with information about healthcare seeking behaviors among men. More specifically, the program will address fears and hurdles men experiences in the process of assessment and treatment of cancer. A theoretical framework will guide the understanding of the issues presented. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: - Identify the three most common cancers among men. - Discuss two components of the Theor...

The Medicine Today, Internal Medicine Webcast Series features on-demand CME webcasts. Each webcast consists of an hour-long video presentation and related questions following the video. This lecture discusses the use of social media tools for lifelong learning by physicians and medical professionals. Learning Objectives: -Review the difference between formal and informal learning. -Recognize the need for lifelong learning. -Summarize common theories of learning and knowledge. -Review ...

If you work as a health care professional or in a state licensed or certified health care facility in Washington, you must have AIDS training. In order to get a license, certification or registration to practice a regulated health care profession in Washington state, you are required to have AIDS education. When you submit your paperwork to the licensing agency for your particular profession, you will sign a declaration that you have completed this education. It is important to keep re...

Whether it is employees posting pictures of patients on Facebook, or whether you found information on Myspace that is "informing" your hiring decision, you are becoming entangled in the ever changing landscape of the social media and its evolution through our legal system. Employers are rushing to develop policies to protect themselves, concerned about such things as defamation, HIPAA and confidentiality laws, as well as protecting the employer's reputation. Is this a good idea? What are the r...

Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem. Research indicates that a significant number of children in the United States have been victims of physical abuse. The figures show that ethnic minority children (i.e., African Americans, Native American Indians/Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islander children) have higher rates of reported child abuse and neglect compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. It has been argued that health practitioners, social workers, and mental health ...

After reading The Influence of Lifestyle Choices on Health in the Older Patient the participant will be able to: 1. Explain the roles of genetic versus behavioral and environmental factors on longevity and overall health. 2. Specify those health habits most important to long life and how they contribute to physical and mental well being in the elderly. 3. Describe how mental health and attitudes affect physical well being. 4. Discuss how social relationships and spirituality can help or ...

This web based course is designed for entry level and intermediate professional guardians, care managers, case managers and caregivers who work with an elderly population. This course is also appropriate for rehabilitation therapists who want to learn about how various professionals serve the needs of elderly wards through guardianship. Upon completion of the course, the Learner will recognize and analyze patterns in the culture, communication and conflict resolution strategies of older per...

This course will review basic concepts pertaining to clinical trials, the history of clinical trials, and societal views about medical research. The course will then examine the sociocultural context of medical research and clinical trials to provide a frame of reference in understanding factors that promote and impede women and racial/ethnic minorities in clinical trial participation. Healthcare professionals and social workers will be able to adequately address patients' questions about clin...

**Objectives:** * Identify the particular clinical, legal, or scientific issues related to AIDS patient care * Describe how those issues affect nurses, physicians, hospitals, and clinics * Cite practical solutions to the problems associated with those issues

The ADOS is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, and play or imaginative use of materials used with individuals suspected of having autism or an autism spectrum disorder. The ADOS can be used to evaluate individuals at different developmental levels and chronological ages, from toddlers to adults, from individuals with no speech to those who are verbally fluent. It takes about 30-45 minutes to administer.

After reading Death and Dying the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the grieving process. 2. Identify psychological responses, physical symptoms, social changes, and spiritual aspects of normal grief responses. 3. Describe the role of cultural and ethnic traditions in the grieving process. 4. Explain the psychological, spiritual, social, and physical aspects of the process of dying for older adults. 5. Explain the purpose of advance directives. 6. Define and de...

Demographic changes, the rapid increase in the number of aging and minority women, new pharmacological treatments for breast cancer and osteoporosis, and the increased demand for complementary therapies are just a few of the issues surrounding women's health. This course includes health promotion and preventative screening recommendations, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic treatment plans, with case studies, to illuminate various health issues that practitioners who treat women may encounter. ...

This course is designed to present an overview of hand preference in terms of cultural, social, evolutional, historical, gender, genetic and environmental factors. Normal components of hand preference are examined from the perspectives of sensory-motor development and hemispheric specialization. Informal and formal assessments are illustrated by case studies, which then present examples of how “handedness” problems can be identified and managed. The instructor of this course is Rhoda P....

At the end of the program, participants should be able to: • Describe research findings on folic acid and other B-complex vitamins and neurodevelopmental outcomes, including brain structure, cognition, and behavior • Identify how genetic variation affects human disease, and how genetic therapies are being developed for neurodevelopmental disorders • Review recent evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of pharmacologic agents and biomedical treatments for autism spectrum disorders...

In addition to the nursing professionals and office support staff they employ in their medical offices, many physicians today are also employing other physicians. Confusion may reign and resentment ensue if the roles and responsibilities of both the employing and employed physician are not well defined early in the relationship. This activity, which is written not as an employment guide, but a risk management tool, clarifies for both the employer and the employee the issues that need to be con...

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the management of pain and its nature, sources, assessment, interventions, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and effects upon various groups of people. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources. * Recall methods to assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, and document pain management. * Discuss pharmaceutical and complementary and a...

In visits to hospitals around the United States, Craneware has observed much uncertainty about how self-administered drugs should be handled in Medicare claims. Generally, self-administered drugs are not covered by the Social Security Act, but there are some notable exceptions. Hospitals should familiarize themselves with those exceptions, so that they do not pass up reimbursement to which they are legitimately entitled.

* Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters. * Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English * Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting * Improve your level of cultural competency Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas

The physician who is caring for a child may confront challenges that are unknown to practitioners whose patient population is made up of adults. How can the physician best advocate for his/ her minor patient when divorced parents disagree about their child’s healthcare? What is the responsibility of the physician when the babysitter or grandparent who accompanies a child to an office visit offers to consent to the child’s healthcare? What are the obligations of the physician when a parent ...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources. * Recall methods to assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, and document pain management. * Discuss pharmaceutical and complementary and alternative interventions for pain. * Explain ethical and legal issues related to pain management. * Discuss clinical issues of pain management in children. * Spell out the unique pain issues of special populations...

OVERVIEW Our 2012 Pediatric Update promises to be another exciting course. It will continue to be 4 days long! Topics this year have been selected by survey of participants in last year’s course, and by review of recent advances in the Pediatric literature, as well as reviewing AAP strategic goals. We will cover endocrine problems, pulmonary and sleep disorders, hearing loss, ear disorders, epigenetics, and newborn screening. We are especially fortunate to have Dr John E. Moore presenting h...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss the causes of HIV/AIDS and its incidence in the United States and in Florida. * List possible co-infections and explain their management. * Name commonly used tests for HIV/AIDS. * Describe modes of transmission for HIV. * Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS. * Outline the issues and practical steps in HIV/AIDS prevention. * Summarize the basic components of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act. * List common psychosocial...

Learning Objectives Upon completing this activity, participants should be better able to 1. Improve the identification and diagnosis of shift work disorder, using screening questions and diagnostic tools 2. Outline management strategies for patients with shift work disorder that optimize sleep, alertness, and circadian rhythm alignment Overview During patient visits for regular health problems, the clinician should be vigilant for signs of sleepiness. This case illustrates how ques...