This activity reviews the opioid epidemic and the evolution in clinical guidelines on the use of opioids for pain management, including the most recent guidance issued by the CDC. Opioid classifications, mechanism, indications, adverse effects and risks are discussed. Disclaimers…
This activity discusses the diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk factors, and management of common causes of chronic non-cancer pain including low back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches are discussed. Disclaimers 1. This activity is hosted on…
This activity describes the mechanism, clinical usefulness and adverse events of non-opioid medications in patients with acute or chronic pain. Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, drugs originally deemed antiepileptic drugs, and topical agents are reviewed. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…
This activity describes neuropathic, centralized, acute, and chronic pain as well as the importance of mental health assessment given biopsychosocial dimensions. Patient scenarios emphasize key points, and recommended medications to treat neuropathic pain are provided. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…
This activity covers non-pharmacologic treatment approaches for chronic pain, including mind-body therapies, exercise therapies, manual therapies, and psychological interventions. Key strategies for physicians to engage patients around non-pharmacologic modalities are discussed. Disclaimers 1. This activity is hosted on the AMA…
What are key factors for successful partnerships between clinicians, health care organizations, and communities? This month, we discuss strategies for building trust and engaging effectively with Dr Daniel Skinner, Dr Berkeley Franz, Dr Kelly Kelleher, and Robin Hacke. Disclaimers 1….
In this module, learn to find and use important information on somatic cancer testing panel reports. Learn how to identify test characteristics to compare offerings from different labs, find actionable information on a test report, and interpret results for the…
Clostridioides difficile is the top cause of healthcare acquired infections in the US. There are new developments in the fight against this epidemic: new practice guidelines, new antibiotics, and new tools. Regional multidisciplinary collaboratives and antibiotic stewardship strategies have had…
Cardiologists are increasingly finding themselves subject to scrutiny, investigation, audits and medical malpractice claims for cardiac procedures deemed unnecessary after the fact. This monograph will provide an overview of the relevant claims data, peer-reviewed literature and professional guidelines relating to…
In recent years, guidelines for lung cancer screening have gained momentum. This has resulted in more nodules found, more referrals made, and more risk for pulmonologists. An overview of pulmonology claims, an examination of the USPSTF guidelines for lung cancer…
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