Hospital Medicine - Geriatrics: Geriatric Patient; Vitamins B12 & D; Communication Skills

Hospital Medicine - Geriatrics: Geriatric Patient; Vitamins B12 & D; Communication Skills is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2019
Expiration Date: July 1, 2022

Description:
Topic 1: The Geriatric Patient: Evidence-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, EBM
• Apply evidence based recommendations to patient’s questions about the use of multivitamins.
• Recommend the most appropriate treatment for nocturnal leg cramps.
• Advise the appropriate dietary recommendations for patients with arthritis.
• Recommend evidence based treatment for restless leg syndrome.

Topic 2: Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D in Seniors.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, EBM
• Integrate the normal physiology of Vitamins B-12 and D.
• Differentiate the pathologic syndromes associated with B-12 and D deficiency.
• Develop an evidence based evaluation of B-12 and D deficiency for seniors.
• Develop an evidence based approach to treatment options for B-12 and D in seniors.

Topic 3: Improving Communication Skills in Medical Practice.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
• Appraise the variety of ways that people perceive communication and process information.
• Assess your personal communication strengths and limitations.
• Determine communication issues unique to older patients.
• Develop practices and apply skills to maximize effective communication and listening based on current literature.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.