Topics in Family Medicine (Apr 07 - 14, 2018)

Topics in Family Medicine is organized by Continuing Education, Inc and will be held during Apr 07 - 14, 2018 at 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Conference Round-trip, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractors. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Topics:
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
> Risk modification may influence long-term management so it is necessary to diagnose and treat. Further, treatment options are dependent on patient desired outcome and should be considered.
• Cystic Fibrosis
> New long-term treatment modalities and medications can be considered and may be newer options for consideration of primary care management.
• Abnormal skin lesions
> Recognition of abnormal skin lesions remains and management remains a key perspective of primary care management. Specific to melanoma, treatment has transitioned and guidelines related to cancer screening, surveillance, and treatment have additional considerations.
• Depression
> Depression and behavioral integration into patient-centered medical home consideration and federally qualified health centers continue to be a priority. Recognition of mental illness as a comorbidity of chronic health care conditions along with screening, diagnosis, and treatment are cornerstones of management.
• Medical, ethical, and end of life care decisions
> Medical ethical and end-of-life care decisions impact the care of patients and often have providers questioning personal beliefs while integrating medical knowledge and evidence-based practice, keeping an eye on cost-effective care. Integration of case studies will be utilized to demonstrate application of medical knowledge base with practical ideas.
• Amenorrhea
> Describe the most common etiologies of primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Be able to perform an appropriate diagnostic approach to the patient presenting with amenorrhea. Minimize long-term risk factors associated with abnormal or irregular menstrual cycles.
• Dysmenorrhea
> Know the differences between primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Discuss the signs, symptoms, and differential diagnosis of dysmenorrhea.
• Prevention Update 1
> Recite that latest USPSTF guidelines and recommendations
• Prevention Update 2
> Recite the latest USPSTF guidelines and recommendations
• Evidence-based Medicine
> Adapt the Choosing Wisely campaign recommendations into daily practice
• Hypertension Update
> Review latest JNC 8 guidelines
• Hyperlipidemia Update
> Prepare treatment plans for patients according to the 2013 AHA/ACC guidelines
• Upper Respiratory Infections
> Manage common URI encountered in outpatient practice
• Lower Respiratory Infections
> Learn the latest recommendations for the treatment of Community-Acquired and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.