Posted on February 9th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
Prolonged periods of uninterpretable or absent fetal heart rate data (FHR) or uterine contraction (UC) data on the EFM strip can lead to legal complications. Failing to maintain a continuous EFM strip can imply that the perinatal team was inattentive…
Posted on February 9th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
Cannabis is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, yet federal and state laws have greatly hindered the research and study of cannabis and its products. The goal of this activity is to provide an overview of the current issues,…
Posted on November 13th, 2020 by Bill Sivarais
Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. The preterm birth rate in the United States is one of the worst among all developed countries and it is on the rise. Failing to monitor…
Posted on November 13th, 2020 by Bill Sivarais
Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. The preterm birth rate in the United States is one of the worst among all developed countries and it is on the rise. Failing to monitor…
Posted on October 29th, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast on health care for Native American patients. The podcast consists of two interviews, one featuring president-elect of the Association of American…
Posted on September 9th, 2020 by Bill Sivarais
Urinary tract infections are one of the five most common types of healthcare-associated infections. In fact, they account for one-fourth of all hospital healthcare-associated infections. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) have been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, hospital cost, and…
Posted on September 9th, 2020 by Bill Sivarais
Prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for infants and children have risen steeply and disproportionately to the incidence of severe cases, such as GERD with erosive esophagitis, for which they are intended. Pediatricians and other pediatric healthcare professionals should be…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This online module will help physicians recognize warning signs and know the right steps to help prevent suicide in their physician colleagues, patients, and other members of the care team. Disclaimers 1. This activity is hosted on the AMA Ed…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This module will help providers understand the benefits and limitations of different types of genomic tests, know what types of information are available from different tests, and increase provider awareness of resources to help interpret and prioritize results from genomic…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity reviews the prevalence and impact of chronic pain on older adults. Specific issues that complicate pain assessment are examined. Management strategies and the positioning of non-opioid, non-pharmacologic, and opioid analgesic modalities are considered. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…