The maternal death rate is on the rise around the world, and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) plays a major factor. In the US, PPH accounts for 11% of maternal deaths and is the leading cause of death on the day of…
The intent of this educational activity is to provide updates to the clinical community on current controversies in cardiovascular diseases. There are a number of issues in treating patients with cardiovascular diseases including optimal approaches, medical versus surgical therapy, minimally…
Many providers who practice in a rural setting do so with no formal training in how to teach adult learners. Now that we are imbedding adult learnings into their practice setting, we want to ensure they have the tools and…
One of the most common acute surgical conditions in children is appendicitis. Less than 50% of children with appendicitis will present with classic symptoms. However, the perforation rate increases to more than 65% when the diagnosis of appendicitis is delayed…
The role of racism in the history of modern medicine is unpleasant and difficult to discuss. These chapters, however, continue to have an impact on disparities in health outcomes in the US and must be addressed head on if our…
The ASAM Criteria Course is comprised of a comprehensive suite of competency-based learning activities in a live interactive webinar delivery format that meet the learning needs of the multiple audiences and results in the appropriate use of the Criteria in…
The responsibility for coping with burnout has mainly been placed on the individual physician. Now, it is better understood that institutional strategies are needed to address the burnout situation. Researchers are finding that healthcare systems changes must accompany—and take precedence…
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and the leading cause of long-term disability. Ischemic stroke constitutes about 87% of all strokes. This activity gives fundamental information to aid in stroke diagnosis and treatment to healthcare…
Analyses of ischemic stroke medical malpractice cases indicate that failure to diagnose, failure to treat, and improper informed consent are common allegations in professional liability claims associated with strokes. This activity examines reasons for these allegations and suggests steps emergency…
Cancer care in the US has been described as a system in crisis, failing in its mission to be patient-centered, accessible, coordinated, and evidence-based. While many of the causes of this crisis are systemic, expensive to fix, and not easily…
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