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Nurse Practitioners in the Growing Field of Retail...

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2010/06/08

Guest: Roger Green, DNP Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Healthcare practiced between the grocery store's pharmacy and produce section is becoming one of the largest sectors employing nurse practitioners in the United States. Since retail clinics see patients from the age of 1 to 100 most NPs are family nurse practitioners. Dr. Roger Green, division vice president of the western region of the Kroger grocery store system's Little Clinics, joins host Mimi Secor to talk about why

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Caring for Patients with Parkinson's in Long-Term Care

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2010/05/26

Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Guest: Herbert Sier, MD, CMD What are some of the unique issues related to patients with Parkinson's in long-term care, and how can all long-term care team members assess and manage the condition? Dr. Herbert Sier, associate chief of geriatrics and assistant professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and vice president of medical affairs at the nonprofit community organization, CJE Senior Life, in Chicago, Illinois, joins

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Managing Chronic Conditions: Moving Beyond Inertia to...

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2010/05/19

Host: William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest: Scott Taylor, RPh, MBA The effective management of chronic conditions can be challenging, but also has a profound impact on the well being of patients and the overall efficiency of our healthcare system. What tools and information can help all healthcare stakeholders overcome inertia, and better manage chronic conditions? Mr. Scott Taylor, executive director of industry relations for Geisinger Health Systems in Pennsylvania, discusses the

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Addressing the Unique Challenges for Elderly Patients...

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2010/05/19

Guest: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Host: Steven Edelman, MD The prevalence of type 2 diabetes increases with age, with an estimated 8.6 million Americans over the age of 60 diagnosed with diabetes, and a growing number at-risk for developing diabetes with age.Our elderly face unique diabetes management challenges. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Janice Baker, as they discuss the unique challenges in caring for

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Health Literacy: The Importance of Effective...

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2010/05/03

Host: William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest: Ruth Parker, MD Guest: Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH Accurate communication in medicine is crucial: miscommunication can lead to minor confusion and even serious health consequences. It is also crucial to develop reliable communication strategies, because patients are assuming a more active role in caring for their own health. How can physicians and health plans effectively engage with patients and encourage health literacy, with the goal of

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Nurse Practitioner Protocols and Collaboration in...

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2010/04/26

Guest: Debra Bakerjian, PhD, MSN Host: Eric Tangalos, MD What strengths do physicians and nurse practitioners contribute to the long-term careinterdisciplinaryteam, and what are the keys to a strong collaborative practice? What types of state and specific nursing home regulations impact nurse practitioners in long-term care? Nurse practitionerDr. Debra Bakerjian,postdoctoral fellow at Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California Davis, joins host Dr. Eric

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How to Talk to Your Patients About Erectile Dysfunction

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2010/04/20

Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest: Stanley Althof, PhD Most men who deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer in silence because they don't know how to approach the subject with their doctor. How can you make it easier for your patients to talk about this sometimes embarrassing issue? Dr. Stanley Althof, professor emeritus at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, joins host Dr. Maureen Whelihan as they look at the biological and psychological causes of ED as well as

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The Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise and Physical...

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2010/03/23

Guest: Tim Fox, DPT Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Guest: Mimi Jacobs, MPT As people are living longer than ever before with a variety of chronic conditions, modified physical activity can help older patients regain or retain functionality. Indeed, physical therapy is also essential to the recovery of patients who have undergone elective or emergency surgeries. What distinguishes therapeutic exercise from physical activity, and how can exercise programs be tailored to meet the various

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Ticking Time Bomb: Limiting Antibiotic Resistance in...

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2010/02/22

Guest: Paul Drinka, MD, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Multi-drug resistant organisms (MRDOs), such asMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),due to antibiotic use are of significant concern. Not only hospitals, but also long-term care facilities, are particularly susceptible to the impact of antibiotic resistance. Dr. Paul Drinka, clinical professor of internal medicine and geriatrics at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, tells

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Telehealth: Expanding the Reach of Care

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2010/02/22

Guest: Dan Osterweil, MD, Msc Ed, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Telehealth refers to the constantly evolving tools and technologies used to care for patients remotely. These technologies can be applied in many types of clinics, including long-term care facilities, to improve patient access to care and reduce healthcare costs.Dr. Dan Osterweil, clinical professor in the department of geriatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, and medical

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From Institutional to Inspiring Healthcare Design

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2010/02/22

Guest: John Waugh, MArch, FAIA Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Design of healthcare environments is about more than style and aesthetics. A skillfully-designed hospital room can encourage a patient's healing process, overall well-being and better health outcomes, while reducing stress by creating comfortable surroundings. Much like medicine, healthcare design is now focusing on using an evidence base to inform best practices in design. How is evidence-based design being incorporated into

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Ethnogeriatric Considerations: Toward Culturally...

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2009/11/03

Guest: Alan Abrams, MD, MPH Host: Eric Tangalos, MD As our older patient population grows more diverse, it will become increasingly important to understand how to best communicate with patients, and their families, about values and expectations. In addition, teams of medical providers come from different backgrounds, so good dialogue within the team is crucial to providing quality care to patients. What should we keep in mind when caring for our older patients, who may be from

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Kidney Failure & Dialysis in Long-Term Care Medicine

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2009/11/03

Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Guest: Manjula Kurella Tamura, MD, MPH How do the processes leading to kidney failure differ for various patient populations? What special considerations should physicians keep in mind when caring for patients in long-term care facilities undergoing dialysis? Dr. Manjula Kurella Tamura, nephrologist and assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, reviews findings from a study regarding functionality for patients undergoing

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Psychiatric Diagnosis and Care in Long Term Care...

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2009/07/29

Guest: Lory Bright-Long, MD, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD The diversity of residents in long term care medicine can present unique challenges in diagnosing and caring for patients with various psychiatric conditions. What should physicians keep in mind when caring for younger patients, those with Alzheimer's disease, or patients who have had a stroke at long term care facilities? Dr. Lory Bright-Long, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at State University of New York Stony

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Diagnosing and Treating Pressure Ulcers

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2009/07/29

Guest: David Thomas, MD, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD How common are pressure ulcers in hospitals, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities? What clinical situations put patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers, and how are these wounds diagnosed? Dr. David Thomas, professor of internal medicine and geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, joins host Dr. Eric Tangalos to review strategies for managing pressure ulcers.

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A Proactive Approach to Health Maintenance

Geriatrics ·

2009/07/29

Guest: Susan Levy, MD, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD When patients are admitted to long term care facilities, it's crucial to conduct a health screening and identify a preventative patient health plan in order to preserve their well-being. What are some of the areas to pay particular attention to when screening a new patient at a long term care facility? What is the role of the family in creating a health maintenance plan? How might an individualized health maintenance plan differ

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Assessing and Preventing Dementia

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2009/06/23

Guest: Alva (Buzz) Baker, MD, CMD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Among older patients, who is most at risk for developing dementia? How can a team of caregivers at a nursing home best assess dementia, and what are some of the causes of this condition? How can activity programs help to decrease the cognitive decline of residents at long-term care facilities? Host Dr. Eric Tangalos discusses these and other questions about dementia with Dr. Alva Baker, faculty member of the division of

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Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Long Term Care...

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2009/06/23

Guest: Barbara Resnick, PhD CRNP Host: Eric Tangalos, MD How is interdisciplinary collaboration of crucial importance in long term care medicine, and how can a team of health care providers communicate most effectively? What are some of the challenges presented by interdisciplinary collaboration? Dr. Barbara Resnick, professor in the department of organizational systems and adult health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, discusses collaboration in geriatric and long

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Addressing Nutritional Needs in Long Term Care Residents

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2009/06/19

Guest: John Morley, MB, BCh Host: Eric Tangalos, MD Weight loss, especially among older patients, can be a key indicator of other health problems. How much weight loss is safe, and at what point should physicians address any potential underlying causes of weight loss, including nutritional deficiencies? What are the most common symptoms of dehydration, which can be even more challenging to recognize than nutritional deficits? Join host Dr. Eric Tangalos as he reviews these and

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Perspectives on Healthcare Reform in Long Term Care...

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2009/06/18

Guest: Paul Sanders, MD Host: Eric Tangalos, MD At the American Medical Association's 2009 House of Delegates meetingPresident Obamadiscussed the need to re-emphasize primary care, determine the most appropriate physician reimbursement rates and reduce re-hospitalizations. How will each of these aspects of healthcare reform impact long term care medicine? Dr. Paul Sanders, family physician and corporate medical director, discusses these issues with host Dr. Eric Tangalos.

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