Pri-Med Podcasts

COVID-19 and Seniors: What Happened in Nursing Homes and How Can We Fix It? (Recorded 5/18/2020)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-seniors-nursing-homes  Overview: Skilled nursing facilities experienced some of the first clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States. In this episode, geriatrician Lee Lindquist will discuss how the characteristics of COVID-19 and the policies surrounding testing contributed to the spread of the virus in skilled nursing facilities. She will outline practical policies that skilled nursing facilities can implement to protect their patients and staff, and stop the spread of infection within their facilities. Lastly, she will discuss opportunities for policy changes moving forward to prevent future outbreaks in these vulnerable settings. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/18/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Suicide Prevention in Healthcare Workers (Recorded 5/18/2020)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-mental-health-9  Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Shirah Vollmer reviews how healthcare professionals in general, and increasingly during COVID-19, are vulnerable to suicide. The podcast identifies characteristics in health care professionals which increase vulnerability to depression and decrease the likelihood of asking for help. The clinician will learn four action items to help other clinicians and their loved ones dealing with mental stress during this pandemic. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/18/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is pub Guest: Dr. Shirah Vollmer, MD

Strategies and Options for the Management of Hypoglycemic Emergencies

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/strategies-options-management-hypoglycemic-emergencies Overview: During this podcast, Dr. Diana Isaacs will give an in-depth review of the currently available pharmacologic options for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia. She will explain their differences and highlight shared decision-making strategies clinicians can employ during patient encounters to select therapies for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia.  Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/08/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is pub Guest: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES 

The Prescribing Cascade: What Is It and How Do We Prevent It? - Frankly Speaking EP 173

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-173 Overview: In primary care we are tasked with treating multiple conditions, therefore many of our patients are on numerous medications. Some of these medications are prescribed to deal with side effects of other medications. Often clinicians may not be aware that they are treating preventable drug side effects and wind up prescribing even more medications. This causes a cascade effect that results in significant polypharmacy. Join us while we discuss this common phenomenon and strategies to minimize or avoid it entirely. Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pediatric Mental Health (Recorded 5/11/2020)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-mental-health-8  Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss how the unique situation that COVID-19 puts families in can increase the risk for child abuse and neglect. Without the resources of school and the increased economic pressures families face, there can be an increase in family dysfunction. She will outline ways that clinicians can be sensitive to the special needs of a child who may be struggling during this time and how to monitor for anxiety disorders in pediatric patients. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/11/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is pub Guest: Dr. Shirah Vollmer, MD

Kegels for Men? - Frankly Speaking EP 172

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-172 Overview: As men age, over-active bladder (OAB) symptoms (urgency, frequency, nocturia) are commonly seen. Typically, these symptoms are secondary to the development of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). Alpha-blocking and/or antimuscarinic agents are commonly prescribed to treat such symptoms. In this podcast we review the COBALT study which examines the benefits of behavioral treatments (pelvic floor muscle training and fluid restriction before bedtime) alone or combined with drug therapy to treat OAB symptoms. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

COVID-19 and Seniors: Frequently Asked Questions (Recorded 5/04/2020)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-seniors-FAQs Overview: In this podcast, geriatrician Lee Lindquist, MD will answer frequently asked questions about how COVID-19 is impacting older adults. She will explain some of the unique issues with testing seniors for COVID-19 and explore the challenges in long-term care settings during an infectious disease outbreak. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/04/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Symptoms (Recorded 5/04/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-mental-health-7 Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Shirah Vollmer will outline how certain symptoms are a manifestation of inability to cope with stressors. She will explain how previously well-managed patients who have learned to deal with their symptoms, may now face an exacerbation. Understanding how symptoms develop and putting them into context of the current situation will help both clinician and patient form a deeper alliance and thereby diminish patient suffering. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 05/04/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.  Guest: Dr. Shirah Vollmer, MD  

Caution! Falling Seniors Ahead! - Frankly Speaking EP 171

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-171-2
Overview: Join us as we discuss falls: a clinical issue that warrants regular assessment in adults over the age of 65.
Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Infectious Disease Expert: FAQ on the Presentation of COVID-19 9 (Recorded 4/29/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/woc-coburn-id-expert-covid-19-faq Overview: In this podcast, infectious disease specialist Dr. Woc-Colburn answers your questions from the past few weeks with a focus on COVID-19 symptoms and atypical presentations. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/29/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Laila Woc-Colburn, MD