Posterior Circulation Strokes and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 - 1:00pm (Lunch will be Provided)
Knipling Education & Conference Center
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Principles of Movement Disorders
Activity Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Identify common movement disorders often seen in primary care setting such as tremor, parkinsonism, restless leg syndrome, spasticity
*Discuss the diagnostic work up of movement disorders and identify first line treatments
*Summarize an ongoing treatment plan, complications and prognosis of commonly seen movement disorders
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Radiology Exams and the Pregnant Patient
Activity Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Recognize the associated risks of radiation exposure during pregnancy
*Discuss varying contrast media and contraindications in pregnancy
*Identify the ACR Appropriateness Criteria and determine the most appropriate exam for pregnant patients
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Sports Related Concussion
Activity Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Describe the SCAT5 concussion assessment tool and vestibular/oculo-motor screening (VOMS) to assess a concussed patient
*Identify the patient who may be at risk for increased morbidity (including mental health issues) associated with concussion
*Recognize concussion as a form of traumatic brain injury in adolescents and adults
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Athletic Trauma for the Everyday Doc
Activity Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Evaluate the on-field management of common orthopedic injuries
*Recognize concussion symptoms and early management
*Identify heath stress and related conditions and early management
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Patients & Families: Balancing Rights & Understanding HIPAA
Activity Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Discuss the conflicting priorities of parents of teens and their adolescent’s request for privacy and what HIPAA and Texas state law require
*Identify the role of designated representatives when dealing with consent, advanced directives, and other privacy issues under HIPAA and Texas state law
*Evaluate current practices and staff training in order to diminish misunderstandings in the future
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Human Trafficking and the Health Care Professional
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to….
•Discuss the widespread extent of human trafficking
•Observe patients for signs of human trafficking
•Describe a holistic approach (physical, emotional, spiritual) to healthcare when treating a patient
•Identify how and where to find resources to safely intervene in a victim’s situation
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Management of the Difficult Airway
Explain the pre intubation evaluation including: physical predictors of difficult intubation, pediatric syndromes predictive of difficult airway and obesity and its effects. Identify the ASA difficult airway algorithm. Discuss controlled extubation.
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HPV Vaccination: Significance, Controversies and Recommendations
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to….
Discuss HPV infection and vaccines, new ACIP recommendations, rates of HPV immunization in Texas and recommendations to the General Pediatricians on how to talk to their families about HPV vaccination.
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Pediatric Asthma Care in the Inpatient Setting
Name the components of the asthma core measure. List the elements of the Covenant Children's / Children's Hospital Association of Texas Asthma Pathway. Describe the approach to the management of asthma after an acute exacerbation.
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Hospice
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to….
Define what makes a patient eligible for hospice according to Medicare;
Describe disease specific eligibility requirements;
Define and discuss “Dual Diagnoses” and how that affects patients & hospice.
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Sleep Medicine: Common Diagnosis & Treatment Strategies for the Family Practitioner
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to….
Identify common hypersomnias, insomnias, sleep parasomnias, circadian rhythm abnormalities & sleep disorders.
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Mental Health Grand Rounds "Substance Use: Understanding the Epidemic and Treatment"
Friday, May 17th, 2019
12:30-1:00pm Registration & Lunch
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