ConsultantLive Podcast Series

Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Jr, MD—one of the world's leading authorities on the subject—offers succinct answers to questions on the benefits and drawbacks of ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis, as well as what other applications ultrasound has in primary care.

That’s the question we put to Dr. Kenneth Saag. In the next few minutes, Dr. Saag, will summarize the latest developments in osteoporosis therapy.

Part 1. Primary care physicians are often the first to see patients with mental health problems and they provide 70% of mental health care to patients. They also write a majority of the prescriptions for antidepressant and antianxiety medications in the United States. We’ve invited Dr Joseph A. Lieberman to record a series of informational podcasts based on a book he has coauthored, The Fifteen Minute Hour: Therapeutic Talk in Primary Care. Part 1 is an introduction familiarizing physicians with why talking to patients is important and the concepts and tools that can be used to facilitate discussion.

Part 2. At one time or another, every primary care physician will probably see a patient who is a hypochondriac, a chronic complainer, or a substance abuser. Rather than seeing these patients as difficult and avoiding them as much as possible, the physician can reframe the problem as an opportunity for growth and development. Dr Lieberman suggests that keeping the sessions brief but allowing more frequent visits and addressing medical and psychosocial concerns will make your relationship with your patient more positive.

Part 3. In this podcast, Dr Lieberman discusses the associated features of three specific mental disorders: anxiety, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. He offers practical techniques that can be used in diagnosing each of these disorders and provides suggestions for treatment.

Part 4. In this podcast, Dr Lieberman discusses the associated features of three specific mental disorders: anxiety, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. He offers practical techniques that can be used in diagnosing each of these disorders and provides suggestions for treatment.

Part 2 of 2. How well are group visits received by patients? What is the optimal mix of patients to include in a group? Can patients with limited English proficiency participate? How is billing handled for group visits? Dr Edward Shahady shows how group visits can help your patients with diabetes better control their disease and reduce their risk of complications.

Part 1 of 2. What might a bill that ultimately secures passage look like? How might it measure up against what Dr Nash has identified as the "four pillars of health care reform"? David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Dr Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy and founding dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, provides an expert’s perspective on 2 issues in the current health care debate that are of particular concern to PCPs.

Part 2 of 2. Who should oversee comparative effectiveness research? How should the information it produces be promulgated to physicians? And is there any basis for charges that CER will lead to health care rationing? David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Dr Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy and founding dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, provides an expert’s perspective on 2 issues in the current health care debate that are of particular concern to PCPs.

Part 1 of 2. Why does the healthcare system need reform, and how will you be impacted when it finally is? In part 1 of this podcast, Dr Ted Rosen offers his views about the potential impact of the reform efforts now making headlines.