Endocrine Pearls - a podcast by NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education
from 2022-12-12T10:00
::
::
Endocrine Pearls
Evaluation and Credit:
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties.
Statement of Need
Primary care providers may not be aware of the latest diagnosis guidelines in the assessment of patients with either primary or secondary endocrine disorders; additionally many symptoms common to endocrine disorders are experienced by patients without endocrine disorders.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Summarize the prevalence of endocrine conditions, including the most common conditions.
- Discuss the latest screening and diagnostic guidelines for frequently treated endocrine conditions seen in the primary care setting.
- Distinguish between primary and secondary endocrine disorders.
- Describe updated treatment options for common endocrine conditions seen in the primary care setting.
Moderator
Monalisa Tailor, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Norton Community Medical Associates
Speaker
Lisal Folsom, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Norton Community Medical Associates
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The planners, speaker and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant 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 Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This continuing professional development activity has been approved for .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:
Association Between Area-Level Socioeconomic Deprivation and Diabetes Care Quality in US Primary Care Practices
Endocrine Causes of Hypertension
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 |December 2022; Information is current as of the time of recording.
Course Termination Date | December 2024
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org
Further episodes of MedChat
Further podcasts by NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education
Website of NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education