Pri-Med Podcasts

COVID-19 and Seniors: Atypical Presentations in Older Adults (Recorded 04/23/2020)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-seniors-atypical-presentations Overview: COVID-19 has shown more severe infections and increased mortality in the older adult. In this podcast, geriatrician Lee Lindquist, MD, will discuss how the body of older adults is different, and why this increases seniors’ risk for infection and complications from COVID-19. She will review action items for clinicians treating older adults to prevent and manage COVID-19 infection in the unique needs of the geriatric population. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/23/2020 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: Online Mental Health Care (Recorded 4/24/20)

Overview: In this podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will explore the unique aspects of referring patients to online psychiatry. She will weigh the potential advantages and disadvantages of mental health care moving to an online platform and discuss techniques for providing online mental health care. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/27/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD 

Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar Fasciitis: All Pain, No Gain - Frankly Speaking EP 170

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-170 Overview: Plantar fasciitis is a common and often unsuccessfully treated chronic, painful condition. Multiple interventions have been suggested with varying degrees of effectiveness. Corticosteroid injections are sometimes used, but the evidence for efficacy has been limited with significant bias present in many of the trials. A Cochrane review in 2017 found a small degree of short-term benefit. Since then, a number of additional trials have been performed, and a newer systematic review finds no benefit. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping with Death and Loss (Recorded 4/20/20)

Overview: In this podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss how those on the front lines can approach the challenges of dealing with death and loss. She will identify coping-skills and practices that healthcare professionals can use to deal with grief and process the emotional burden of their work.  Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/20/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD 

5 Tools to Improve the Patient Encounter - Frankly Speaking EP 169

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-169 Overview: Many providers are dissatisfied with patient visits because of issues such as time limits and technology burden. Join us as we discuss 5 practices that could improve satisfaction with visits for both patients and providers. Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Recalibrating and Finding Clarity in a Time of Chaos and Confusion (Recorded 4/17/20)

Overview: We are in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic that has caused too many deaths globally with an increasing number daily. For most, this pandemic has provided “bonus” home time from cancelled travel, meetings and rounds; how can you optimize this time to find meaning and purpose? During this time of chaos, consternation and crisis we need to recalibrate our lives. Our planet, burnt and violated in recent decades, is at this time healing. We as people need to heal as well. In this interview, Dr. Frank J. Domino will join Dr. Sanjiv Chopra to hear his bright perspective during these times of uncertainty. Guests: Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP & Frank J. Domino, MD  

COVID and Seniors: ”Treating-in-Place” in Senior Residential Living (Recorded 4/13/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-and-seniors-treating-in-place Overview: This podcast will provide a practical approach to COVID-19 preparedness and management at senior residential communities and skilled nursing facilities. A leading geriatrician will discuss prevention, testing, monitoring, and treatment of COVID in this vulnerable population.  Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Infectious Disease Expert: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (Recorded 4/10/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/id-expert-covid-19-faq Overview: In this podcast, infectious disease specialist Dr. Woc-Colburn answers your questions from the past few weeks. She will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic compares to previous disease outbreaks, review disease transmission, and explain the significance of “herd immunity”. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/10/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Laila Woc-Colburn, MD

“Make it Stop!” – can a simple and quick intervention help improve quit rates in your patients who smoke? - Frankly Speaking EP 168

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-168 Overview: A recent RCT from Hong Kong found that a brief 1-minute standardized intervention (based on the AWARD Model and self-determination theory) was more effective than giving printed smoking cessation materials to semi-urgent and non-urgent emergency department patients at smoking abstinence at 12 months. Join us as we discuss the implications of this study on your practice and care of individuals who smoke. Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mentally Healthy Media Diet (Recorded 4/10/20)

Overview: Join psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer for her fourth episode on mental health during COVID-19. In this episode she will discuss strategies for media consumption during this anxious time. She will explain how media during a crisis can perpetuate anxiety and requires intentional consumption to maintain mental health. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/05/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD