In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, tackle the topic of Natural Medicines. 

Listen in as they define what natural medicines are... and discuss the safety and efficacy of several natural medicines, including ashwagandha, berberine, and turmeric.  They’ll also discuss how to navigate discussions with patients about supplements, including tips for choosing a quality supplement.  

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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• Article: Be Prepared With Guidance About Ashwagandha
• Article: Don’t Recommend Berberine as a GLP-1 Agonist Alternative
• Article: Give Guidance About Coenzyme Q10
• Article: Clarify the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin
• Article: Be Prepared With Advice About Turmeric 

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Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.

Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccine recommendations and answer some common questions about giving vaccines.

You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC Editorial Advisory Board member, Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, the Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville.

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Goode reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Pfizer, Valneva (honorarium). The other speakers have nothing to disclose.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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• Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2024-25 (United States)
• Chart: COVID-19 Vaccines 2024-25 (United States)
• FAQ: Preventing RSV
• Resource Hub: Immunization Resource Hub

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Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about cultural competency in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss cultural differences and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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• Toolbox: Overcoming Patient Communication Challenges

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Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about implicit bias in healthcare.

Listen in as we discuss the differences between implicit and explicit bias and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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Special guest Lori A. Wilken, PharmD, FCCP, BCACP, NCTTP, AE-C, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois, Chicago, joins us to talkabout Asthma and COPD treatment.

Listen in as we discuss answers to your big questions about treatment of asthma and COPD. 

You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

• Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
• Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
• Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Wilken reports relevant financial relationships [pulmonary] with AstraZeneca/Simpson Healthcare, OptumRx. (consultant). 

The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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• Chart: Biologics and Inhalation Medications for Asthma
• Chart: Inhaled Medications for COPD

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In this episode, listen in as our expert panelists discuss tips for creating successful learning experiences for students and residents.  We’ll review various teaching tools and summarize strategies for incorporating learners into your practice. We’ll also discuss different approaches for providing meaningful feedback and managing challenging situations with learners.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

• Andrea Darby Stewart, MD; Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program; Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C; Nurse Planner, NetCE; Adjunct Professor, Bradley University; Nurse Practitioner, Carle Health
• Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP; Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS); Residency Program Director, UAMS Community-Based Residency Program
• Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS; Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Oregon Health and Science University

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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• Toolbox: Preceptor’s Guide
• FAQ: Prevention and Management of Burnout for Healthcare Professionals 

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In this episode, listen in as our expert panel discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring access to specialty medications, including how social determinants of health play a role and strategies to overcome barriers caused by these factors.

Our panel for this conversation includes: 

• Laura Sosinski, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy; PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Director
• Patricia Romero, PharmD, CSP; Pharmacist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy 
• Rachel Popp, CPhT; Patient Panelist; Contact Center Specialist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
• Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP; CEO, Seguridad, Inc; Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity
• Meredy Ayers, CPhT-Adv, CHW; Development Specialist, Bremo Pharmacy

None of the speakers have anything to disclose.

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• Chart: Guide for Helping Patients Afford Their Medications
• FAQ: Facts About Biosimilars

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Special guest Marshall E. Cates, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FALSHP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University joins us to talk about pharmacotherapy for anxiety and depression.

Listen in as we discuss pharmacotherapy for managing generalized anxiety disorder and major depression, with a focus on tailoring first- or second-line options to individual patient needs.

You’ll also hear practical advice from Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, a member of TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University.

For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Cates reports relevant financial relationships [psychiatry] with Biogen, Sage Therapeutics (honorarium); Otsuka (speakers bureau).

The other speakers have nothing to disclose.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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• Chart: Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety Disorders in Adults
• Chart: Choosing and Switching Antidepressants
• Chart: Combining and Augmenting Antidepressants

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Special guest Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the University of Rhode Island joins us to talk about opioid safety.

Listen in as we discuss strategies for reducing risks with opioid use, including safe opioid dosing and identifying risky med combos.  And you’ll hear a review of the different opioid overdose reversal options as well as important counseling tips for all patients taking an opioid.   

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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• Chart: Equianalgesic Dosing of Opioids for Pain Management
• Toolbox: Appropriate Opioid Use
• FAQ: Opioid Tapering: Tips for Success

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In this episode, TRC Healthcare staff members, Pam Piotrowski BSP, RPh, MBA, Product Manager for Pharmacist’s Letter & Prescriber Insights, and Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C, Lead Nurse Planner with NetCE discuss practical strategies to promote medication safety across healthcare teams.

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

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• Checklist: Responding to Med Errors
• Chart: Potentially Harmful Drugs in Children
• Chart: Potentially Harmful Drugs: Beers Criteria

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