VMIMR Primary Care Clinic Didactics

Reviewing how to screen for fall risk in clinic including history screening tools and physical exam and how to address modifiable risk factors for falls with patients

A review of how to approach the use of CAM in primary care practices, the evidence behind common CAM therapies used to treat common primary care conditions and side effects and medication interactions to be aware of.

Reviewing current guidelines for evaluation and management of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome in the primary care clinic.

Reviewing how to identify if an episode was syncope or not, the subtypes of syncope with recommended history, exam and evaluation to help determine which has occurred as well as treatment and prevention of vasovagal syncope and orthostatic hypotension.

Reviewing the differential for and initial evaluation for elevated LFTs in a hepatocellular and cholestatic pattern based on severity of elevation as well as indications for Hepatology referral.

Reviewing the screening guidelines for osteoporosis and the nonpharmacological and pharmacological management of low bone mass/osteopenia and osteoporosis in the primary care setting,

Reviewing general recommendations for medication management of common chronic and acute conditions seen in primary care in patients who are or may become pregnant as well as patients who are breastfeeding along with recommended resources to refer to for further questions.

Reviewing how to screen for advanced liver disease and cirrhosis, preventative care for patients with cirrhosis and general management for decompensated cirrhosis presentations as well as managing medications for other conditions in the setting of cirrhosis in primary care. Also reviewing management of alcohol use disorder in cirrhosis.

Reviewing when and how to evaluate leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in primary care

Reviewing the spectrum of diagnoses from age related to mild cognitive impairment to dementia regarding evaluation and management in the primary care setting