Enduring

EFM Case Study #21: Failure to Monitor

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…

Medical Marijuana Issues in Louisiana: An Overview

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,…

Preterm Birth: Treatment Benefits

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…

Preterm Birth: Prevention

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…

CAUTI Prevention: Physician Focus

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…

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Healthy Infants

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…

Identifying and Responding to Suicide Risk

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…

Precision Medicine for Your Practice: Genomic Testing for the Healthy Individual

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…

Treating Older Adults: Practical Guidance for Pain Management

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…