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MedChat

By: NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education
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  • MedChat is Norton Healthcare's podcast that provides evidence-based continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and other providers on the go!
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  • Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Guide to Screening and Diagnosis

    Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Guide to Screening and Diagnosis
    May 13 2024
    Episode 66: Pediatric Hypertension: A Comprehensive Guide to Screening and Diagnosis Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat66 Target AudienceThis activity is targeted toward primary care and pediatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of NeedThis program will provide the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hypertension. Additionally, risk factors and etiology will be reviewed. Hypertension in the pediatric population continues to rise; and rates have shown an increasing linear relationship to increasing adiposity. According to the CDC, approximately 20% of children less than 19 are considered obese. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: Define pediatric hypertension.List the diagnostic guidelines for pediatric hypertension.Review the proper technique for taking blood pressure in pediatric patients to ensure accuracy.Describe the etiology and risk factors for pediatric hypertension. ModeratorMark McDonald, M.D., FAAP Medical Director Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Children’s Medical Center Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky SpeakerMalavika Prasad, M.D. Pediatric Nephrologist Norton Children’s Nephrology Affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderators and speakers of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 1.0 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. Resources for Additional Study: Updates on Hypertension and New Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31230693/ Pediatric Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34311845/ Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana, provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release | May 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | May 2027 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org Audio Editing and Production: www.unmuteaudio.com
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    45 mins
  • Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances

    Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances
    Apr 8 2024
    Episode 65: Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat65 Target AudienceThis activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This activity will discuss the steps to safe prescribing of opioids for providers. In that chronic pain is commonly treated in the primary care office and back pain is one of top ten reasons patients visit health care providers, providers should be aware of how to safely prescribe controlled substances if selected as the treatment for these patients. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: Describe the risks and benefits of prescribing and tapering controlled substances.Identify the key components of safe prescribing of controlled substances. ModeratorGregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. Chief of Adult Neurology Medical Director, Memory Center Norton Neuroscience Institute Norton Healthcare Louisville, Kentucky SpeakerKelly C. Cooper, M.D., MPH, FASAM Addiction Specialist Norton Behavioral Health Louisville, Kentucky Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderators and speakers of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. HB1 / Prescribing Controlled SubstancesThe Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has approved the podcast Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances for .75 HB1 credit hours. ID# 0723-H.75-NHC2i Resources for Additional Study: The Impact of Increased Hydrocodone Regulation on Opioid Prescribing in an Urban Safety-Net Health Care System https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31068400/ CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain - United States, 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36327391/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release | March 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | March 2027 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. Listen on the Norton Healthcare Channel on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast platform. Podcast editing and production: www.unmuteaudio.com
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    39 mins
  • Management of Insomnia

    Management of Insomnia
    Mar 11 2024
    Management of Insomnia Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat64 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need The program is a podcast discussion that will address the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in adults. Insomnia is a common problem seen in the primary care setting and this podcast will address common issues/questions of providers helping them to improve patient care as related to insomnia. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 1. Define acute and chronic insomnia. 2. Discuss the diagnostic criteria for insomnia. 3. Identify strategies for the management of insomnia. Moderator Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. Chief of Adult Neurology Medical Director, Memory Center Norton Neuroscience Institute Norton Healthcare Louisville, Kentucky Speaker Kevin K. Trice, M.D., MBA Sleep Medicine Physician Norton Pulmonary Specialists Louisville, Kentucky Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners and moderators of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Kevin Trice, M.D. has relationships with Jazz Pharma, Harmony Biosciences, Axsome Therapeutics, Avadel and Idorsia as a consultant. These relationships have been mitigated. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. Resources for Additional Study: Insomnia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36115372/ Waking up to the importance of sleep https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36115369/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release | March 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | March 2027 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. Listen on the Norton Healthcare Channel on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast platform. Podcast editing and production: www.unmuteaudio.com
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    34 mins
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