{"product_id":"american-medical-seminars-family-internal-medicine-a-practical-approach-to-common-primary-care-problems-2024","title":"American Medical Seminars Family \u0026 Internal Medicine A Practical Approach to Common Primary Care Problems 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"mjpfgx\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eAmerican Medical Seminars Family \u0026amp; Internal Medicine: A Practical Approach to Common Primary Care Problems 2024\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zsn7q6\" data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eComprehensive Evidence-Based Updates for Primary Care, Internal Medicine \u0026amp; Urgent Care Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eAmerican Medical Seminars Family \u0026amp; Internal Medicine: A Practical Approach to Common Primary Care Problems 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e course is a comprehensive educational program designed to help clinicians effectively diagnose, manage, and treat the most common medical conditions encountered in primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, and hospital-based settings. Through a practical, evidence-based approach, this multi-day seminar provides current clinical guidelines, diagnostic strategies, and treatment recommendations that can be immediately applied in everyday practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eCovering cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, endocrinology, neurology, psychiatry, perioperative medicine, chronic disease management, and office emergencies, this program equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve patient outcomes across a broad spectrum of clinical scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1sp67mj\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003ePrimary care clinicians face increasingly complex patient populations with multiple chronic conditions, psychiatric comorbidities, and acute medical presentations. This course focuses on practical clinical decision-making and evidence-based management strategies for common outpatient and inpatient problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eThe curriculum emphasizes real-world applications, helping participants confidently evaluate patients, implement updated treatment guidelines, manage chronic diseases, and recognize conditions requiring urgent intervention or hospital referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1scsphp\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r6y1kx\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eApply current guidelines for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) management.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"fwczvv\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eAssess and manage hypertension and hyperlipidemia using evidence-based strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18mp7eo\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eDiagnose and treat congestive heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"kiahly\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003ePerform cardiovascular risk assessment for non-cardiac surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hpxfsz\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eImprove care transitions and reduce preventable hospital readmissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"12dodb\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eEvaluate and manage chronic diseases including COPD, diabetes, obesity, anemia, and thyroid disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4e94ee\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eRecognize and manage dementia and cognitive impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"11uhx05\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eScreen for and treat anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"d9lkc0\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eManage difficult patient encounters and identify healthcare provider burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"5byoa1\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eEvaluate common office emergencies including syncope, seizures, abdominal pain, and shortness of breath.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"6pqn7\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eIdentify clinical situations requiring emergency department referral or hospitalization.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvj5zg\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h305z1\" data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003eCardiovascular Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eParticipants review:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"o6chnt\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eHypertension management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zekaq\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eHyperlipidemia treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v6j9gf\" data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003eCongestive heart failure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u1s1p6\" data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eStroke prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"th9a5e\" data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eTransient ischemic attack (TIA)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mfmyzx\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eCardiovascular risk reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eCurrent guidelines and evidence-based therapies are emphasized throughout the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tn1v6g\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003eNeurology\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"19nn8q\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eStroke evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jbfptz\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003eTIA management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f90u34\" data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eDementia diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"gndfdc\" data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eCognitive decline assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"yiixrc\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eSeizure recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wzbycn\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eNeurological emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eClinicians learn practical diagnostic and treatment approaches applicable to primary care settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"f82ox9\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003ePulmonary Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"yid6x7\" data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eCOPD diagnosis and management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"mw2j0q\" data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003eDyspnea evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tbfcx\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eRespiratory symptom assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8vzze\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eChronic pulmonary disease management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hnkvpo\" data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003eOutpatient treatment strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003eParticipants gain practical approaches to common respiratory complaints.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1eam01q\" data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eEndocrinology \u0026amp; Metabolic Disease\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eSessions focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10gdd3m\" data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3656\"\u003eDiabetes management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"uaphub\" data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eObesity treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gmb1r2\" data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003eThyroid disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hhrcaz\" data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eMetabolic syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"shlmpk\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eRisk factor modification\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eUpdated recommendations for chronic disease management are reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hqyqp\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eHematology\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6vxtd\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003eAnemia evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15u646j\" data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3893\"\u003eDiagnostic workup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3ge6q\" data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3924\"\u003eCommon hematologic disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7lda2\" data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003eInterpretation of laboratory abnormalities\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eParticipants learn efficient approaches to common hematologic presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4052\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2xqz57\" data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003ePerioperative Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4100\"\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"zo0te\" data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003eCardiovascular risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1zq78e\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003ePreoperative evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"tlwkp5\" data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4196\"\u003eSurgical clearance considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7v6660\" data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4224\"\u003eRisk stratification tools\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h49rc1\" data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003ePostoperative management principles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003eThe course helps clinicians improve perioperative decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z4pqzz\" data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4383\"\u003eTransitional Care \u0026amp; Readmission Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003eParticipants learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4560\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqjhdo\" data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4436\"\u003eEffective discharge planning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xssr9r\" data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4465\"\u003eCare transition strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9l28z8\" data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003eMedication reconciliation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dc0sas\" data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4529\"\u003eReducing preventable readmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"i66wgb\" data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4560\"\u003eImproving continuity of care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4634\"\u003eThese sessions focus on enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4639\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a16vgb\" data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4675\"\u003ePsychiatry \u0026amp; Behavioral Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4692\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4849\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16q49jx\" data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003eAnxiety disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pkmdly\" data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4726\"\u003eDepression\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l2f4hu\" data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4752\"\u003eSubstance use disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"118u3bs\" data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4785\"\u003eDifficult patient interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"yvtgbv\" data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4817\"\u003eBehavioral health integration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ee1jw4\" data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4849\"\u003ePhysician burnout recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"4942\"\u003eFaculty provide practical management tools for commonly encountered psychiatric conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4947\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p1tyxb\" data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"4977\"\u003eAcute Office Emergencies\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"4996\"\u003eSessions address:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5126\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1djfe7p\" data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5007\"\u003eSyncope\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"fx0un0\" data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5018\"\u003eSeizures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ez7yuo\" data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003eShortness of breath\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"bx5f87\" data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5063\"\u003eAcute abdominal pain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kwyhda\" data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5092\"\u003eEmergency triage decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"grqcyz\" data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5126\"\u003eAppropriate referral strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5234\"\u003eParticipants learn how to recognize potentially life-threatening conditions requiring urgent intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5239\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cq7b5x\" data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5264\"\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5299\"\u003e✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5331\"\u003e✔ Practical Primary Care Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003e✔ Multi-System Review\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5356\" data-end=\"5387\"\u003e✔ Real-World Clinical Scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5417\"\u003e✔ Guideline-Based Management\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5458\"\u003e✔ Chronic Disease Management Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5460\" data-end=\"5490\"\u003e✔ Office Emergency Recognition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5524\"\u003e✔ Immediate Clinical Application\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5529\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m9xcqo\" data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5549\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5576\"\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5826\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooz55j\" data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5606\"\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdecm\" data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5637\"\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rctcwr\" data-start=\"5638\" data-end=\"5661\"\u003eGeneral Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u0pz3c\" data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"5693\"\u003eEmergency Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"zm4ghb\" data-start=\"5694\" data-end=\"5718\"\u003eUrgent Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"crur7l\" data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5733\"\u003eHospitalists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rea4z6\" data-start=\"5734\" data-end=\"5755\"\u003eNurse Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ley5ht\" data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5778\"\u003ePhysician Assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ybrjqb\" data-start=\"5779\" data-end=\"5800\"\u003eResidents \u0026amp; Fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1247pi\" data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5826\"\u003ePrimary Care Clinicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5831\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8w266h\" data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5862\"\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5931\"\u003e✔ Broad coverage of conditions commonly encountered in primary care\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5989\"\u003e✔ Focus on practical diagnosis and management strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5991\" data-end=\"6036\"\u003e✔ Evidence-based and guideline-driven content\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6038\" data-end=\"6105\"\u003e✔ Addresses both chronic disease management and acute presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6164\"\u003e✔ Includes behavioral health and transitional care topics\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6166\" data-end=\"6235\"\u003e✔ Relevant for outpatient, urgent care, and hospital-based clinicians\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6237\" data-end=\"6297\"\u003e✔ Designed for immediate implementation in clinical practice\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6299\" data-end=\"6350\"\u003e✔ Comprehensive review of everyday medical problems\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6355\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hsm8m9\" data-start=\"6357\" data-end=\"6374\"\u003eClinical Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6376\" data-end=\"6874\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6380\" data-end=\"6495\"\u003eAmerican Medical Seminars Family \u0026amp; Internal Medicine: A Practical Approach to Common Primary Care Problems 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e course delivers a practical and comprehensive review of modern primary care medicine. Covering cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COPD, obesity, anemia, thyroid disease, dementia, psychiatric disorders, perioperative medicine, and office emergencies, it provides clinicians with evidence-based strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe curriculum covers a highly detailed and robust selection of primary care topics across the 4 days. The detailed topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCardiovascular \u0026amp; Pulmonary Issues:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvaluation and Treatment of Hypertensive Patients:\u003c\/b\u003e Identifying new blood pressure categories, employing non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for compelling indications, and formulating therapeutic goals for different patient populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproach to the Management of Chest Pain:\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluating history, physical exams, and EKG findings. Strategizing the use of cardiac biomarkers for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and applying recent research guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnosis and Management of Heart Failure:\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluating symptoms, detecting causes of systolic heart failure, employing standard-of-care therapies, and applying the ACCF\/AHA Guidelines (including determining when to refer for device therapy).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCardiac Issues in Peri-Operative Risk Assessment:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximizing cardiovascular outcomes and managing comorbidities (valvular heart disease, tobacco use, hyperlipidemia) for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePractical Approach to the Patient with Hyperlipidemia:\u003c\/b\u003e Applying current NCEP guidelines, incorporating new medications, and targeting new cholesterol endpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluating diagnostic criteria, analyzing the role of smoking, staging COPD, formulating treatment plans, and monitoring therapeutic efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology \u0026amp; Endocrinology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproach to the Management of Stroke:\u003c\/b\u003e Assessing common presentations of stroke\/TIA, utilizing initial treatment strategies, risk stratification, and developing secondary prevention plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent Headaches:\u003c\/b\u003e Differentiating symptoms of migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. Comparing initial therapies, prophylactic regimens, supportive lifestyle changes, and pharmacologic options for acute pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePractical Approach to Thyroid Disease:\u003c\/b\u003e Assessing the role of screening TSH, managing hypothyroidism\/elevated TSH, and utilizing a cost-effective approach to diagnosing thyroid nodules.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePractical Approach to the Patient with Diabetes:\u003c\/b\u003e Reviewing management protocols, determining risk for long-term complications, and applying current therapeutic guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral Internal Medicine \u0026amp; Geriatrics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnemia – A Finding, Not Yet a Diagnosis:\u003c\/b\u003e Distinguishing etiologies for common anemias, constructing diagnostic evaluations, developing therapeutic options, and formulating follow-up assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePractical Approach to the Patient with Obesity:\u003c\/b\u003e Reviewing popular marketed diets, exploring the basic physiology of obesity, understanding the unique needs of obese patients, and managing anti-obesity medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePractical Approach to the Outpatient with Dementia:\u003c\/b\u003e Screening for dementia, managing polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions, and developing long-term, cost-effective follow-up and referral processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrategies to Address Preventable Hospital Readmissions:\u003c\/b\u003e Identifying risk factors, utilizing evidence-based stratification tools, and developing proactive transition-of-care strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Office Emergencies:\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluating and treating shortness of breath, abdominal pain, syncope, seizures, endocrine crises, and trauma in the primary care office.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsychiatry \u0026amp; 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