Pri-med Podcasts

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

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  

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-171 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

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 

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

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 

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

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 

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

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  

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

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

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

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 

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/aging-during-covid-19  Overview: Lack of in-person social encounters and out-of-the-house activities are difficult for anyone but can be especially detrimental for our elderly patients and family. In this podcast, geriatrician Lee Lindquist, MD, will discuss ways to help older adults during shelter-in-place and social distancing. She will review methods to stimulate cognition, encourage socialization, and describe activities to do from a distance. She will discuss pointers for maintaining physical and emotional well-being in this population, which can apply to any period where an older adult is homebound. Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-mental-health-3 Overview: In this podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss at-home tools for managing mental health during COVID-19. She will discuss cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness strategies, and medication options. Clinicians can use these tools to help their own mental health as well as provide recommendations for their patients. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD  

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-167 Overview: Acute low back pain is a common problem and a frequent cause of inability to work. Although there are many treatments available, they often provide limited relief and have accompanying side effects. Listen to this episode to hear about how using certain vitamins may act as an adjunct treatment to speed recovery of acute low back pain. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss the mental health challenges that healthcare providers are facing during the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians are suffering unexpected stress, and they have had to weigh their personal safety against important work in a dangerous environment. She will provide clear action items for dealing with these difficult decisions and practicing self care. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD

Overview: In this podcast psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss the difference between social distancing and social isolation. Dr. Vollmer will provide practical tips for maintaining healthy relationships and maintaining mental health during this unique time when we are physical separated from others.  Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/ask-the-id-experts-covid19-coronavirus Overview: With information changing rapidly around the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult for primary care clinicians on the front lines of care to stay up to date on the most accurate information regarding prevention, testing, and treatment. Join this live discussion between family physician Dr. Frank Domino and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Sax as they discuss common questions related to COVID-19 that will help you give your patients the best possible care and advice during these uncertain times. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 3/28/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.  Guest: Frank J. Domino, MD & Paul E. Sax, MD