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Professionalism: Communicating with the Health Care Team
This course proposes practical definitions of professionalism and identifies patterns of questionable professional behavior. It shows how to improve professional behavior and communication among different members of the health care team with a focus on power differentials, generational differences, and how these interactions directly connect to patient care.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Communicate effectively ... |
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Managing Opioid Misuse Disorder in Pregnancy and Neonatal Care
This course familiarizes physicians with evaluation and treatment of patients who present with maternal opioid use during and after pregnancy.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Identify the specific problems encountered by women using opioids during pregnancy
- Evaluate pregnant patients with a history of maternal opioid use
- Differentiate between maintenance options for opioid treatment during pregnancy
- Assess... |
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The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS
This course addresses the complexities of HIV disease in the era of improved survival: recognition and management of the immune reconstitution syndrome.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Recognize that restoration of immunologic function in persons with HIV disease may lead to a worsening clinical picture, the immune reconstitution syndrome.
- Diagnose and manage occult opportunistic infections in persons with newly... |
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Treating Hepatitis C in Patients with HIV Disease
This course addresses the complexities of HIV disease in the era of improved survival: management of HIV co-infection.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Diagnose the clinical syndrome of porphyria cutanea tarda.
- Diagnose hepatitis C.
- Adjust the treatment of hepatitis C based on viral genotype and liver pathology. |
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Diverse Populations
This course presents practical advice for working cross-culturally. It allows participants to practice and improve their communication skills while managing typical clinical problems encountered in persons with type 2 diabetes.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Recognize the differences between the terms "race," "ethnicity," and "culture."
- Employ the Ask, Share, Compare, Negotiate Model with patients in the office... |
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Accident or Injury? Managing Abuse in Younger Children
This course teaches how to recognize and evaluate cases of suspected child physical abuse and child sexual abuse in young children.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Perform appropriate medical evaluations for suspected abuse, including:
- Obtaining an accurate history.
- Performing a comprehensive physical exam.
- Differentiating between accidental and non-accidental injury.
- Documenting your assessment accurat... |
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