MedChat
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMedChat is Norton Healthcare's podcast that provides evidence-based continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and other providers on the go!
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Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 65: Guidelines for Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat65 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This activity will discuss the steps to safe prescribing of opioids for providers. In that chronic pain is commonly treated in the primary care office and back pain is one of top ten reasons patients visit health...
Management of Insomnia
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBManagement of Insomnia Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat64 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need The program is a podcast discussion that will address the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in adults. Insomnia is a common problem seen in the primary care setting and this podcast will address common issues/questions of providers ...
Female Patterned Heart Disease
February 12, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFemale Patterned Heart Disease Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat63 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will discuss female-patterned heart disease. Cardiovascular disease continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality for women. Research indicates that there continues to be disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascul...
Hidden Victims: A Guide for Healthcare Providers in Identifying Human Trafficking Victims
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBPart One: Hidden Victims: A Guide for Healthcare Providers in Identifying Human Trafficking Victims Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat61 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers, advanced providers and healthcare clinicians. Statement of Need According to the American Public Health Association, the health system plays an important role in identifying and treating victims of human trafficking. Estimates show th...
Human Trafficking: A Survivor's Story
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBHuman Trafficking: A Survivor’s Story Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat62 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers, advanced providers and healthcare clinicians. Statement of Need According to the American Public Health Association, the health system plays an important role in identifying and treating victims of human trafficking. Estimates show that approximately 80 percent of human trafficking victims are w...
Updates in Hyperthyroidism
December 11, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBPodcast: Updates in Hyperthyroidism Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat60 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will discuss the diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism in pediatric and adult patients. In that the clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism symptoms varies among adult and pediatric patients, it is important for providers to ...
Bipolar Disease: Diagnosis and Management
November 13, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBipolar Disease: Diagnosis and Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat59 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will discuss the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders with a focus for the primary care setting. Patients with these disorders are often seen in the primary care setting, although diagnosis can be challenging in that the pr...
Screen Use and Mental Health
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBPodcast: Screen Use and Mental Health Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat58 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This program will review the negative impact of digital technology (screen use) on brain health and cognitive brain development. Recent research indicates that children in the US spend more than 4 - 6 hours a day watchi...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Part Two – Update in Treatment and Management
September 11, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBPodcast: Alzheimer’s Disease: Part Two – Update in Treatment and Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat57 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need Implementation of the latest screening tools for the diagnosis of patients with AD. Utilization of the most appropriate treatment options in the management of patients with AD, wi...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Part One – A Review and Diagnosis
September 11, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBPodcast: Alzheimer’s Disease: Part One – A Review and Diagnosis Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat56 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need Implementation of the latest screening tools for the diagnosis of patients with AD. Utilization of the most appropriate treatment options in the management of patients with AD, with an unders...
Recognition and Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia
August 10, 2023 13:14 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBPodcast: Podcast: Recognition and Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat55 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will provide an overview of the symptoms and diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Additionally, the medical and surgical treatment options will be discussed, including their indicat...
A Review of Total Hip Arthroplasty
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBA Review of Total Hip Arthroplasty Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat54 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This program will discuss the indications for total hip arthroplasty and identify when patients may benefit from total hip arthroplasty and identify red flags during routine exams of patients that have had total hip arthro...
Management of Perimenopause and Menopause
June 12, 2023 13:17 - 41 minutes - 38 MBManagement of Perimenopause and Menopause Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat53 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need This program will provide the latest clinical guidelines and treatment options for the management of menopause. One research study indicated that 50% of patients delayed seeking treatment for 6-months despite having...
Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care
May 11, 2023 17:24 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBManagement of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat52 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need A common chronic condition seen in the primary care setting is atrial fibrillation. The management of this disease can be complicated with many facets. Providers should be aware of the risk factors of untrea...
Addressing Firearm Injuries in Children and Teens
April 03, 2023 17:49 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAddressing Firearm Injuries in Children and Teens Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat51 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and pediatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death in persons 0-24 years old, surpassing auto accidents. Yet, providers may not consistently ask parents/guardians about firearm ownership as a part of the we...
Strategies to De-prescribe in the Geriatric Population
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBStrategies to DePrescribe in the Geriatric Population Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat50 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need When patients are being treated by multiple providers and/or by a variety of physicians, The caregivers may not be aware of the complete prescription listing a patient has been prescribed. This is especi...
Women's Health: Surgical Options for Weight Management
February 18, 2023 14:02 - 41 minutes - 38 MBPodcast: Women's Health: Surgical Options for Weight Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat22 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need A recent study released indicated that approximately 35% of the population is Kentucky is obese; putting Kentucky in the top 10 list for obesity in the US. The negative effects of obesity on a patient's health increases decreases their...
Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Suicidality
February 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBRecognizing and ManagingPediatric Suicidality Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat49 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and pediatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. Statement of Need Suicide is a major public health concern and the second leading cause of death for adolescents. Research suggests that many patients that commit suicide had seen a health care provider within two months precedin...
Updates in Chronic Pain Management
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPodcast: Updates in Chronic Pain Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat48 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties and advanced providers. Statement of Need Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons that patients see their physician. A report by the Institute of Medicine indicated that one in three Americans suffer from chronic pain. Therefore, it is important for providers to understand key facto...
Endocrine Pearls
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBEndocrine Pearls Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat47 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. Objec...
The Essentials of Clinical Trials
November 14, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBPodcast: The Essentials of Clinical Trials Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat46 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need Clinical research is an integral component to the development of new treatments, drugs or medical drugs. Successful patient recruitment has been determined as a contributing factor to the success of clinical research studies. It has been identified that an ob...
Cognition and the Aging Brain
October 10, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBPodcast: Cognition and the Aging Brain Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat44 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need Normal aging is associated with pathology and cognitive impairment that can be similar to those found in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Providers should be aware of the latest diagnostic tools to distinguish between normal cognitive impairment with aging...
Teens and Headaches
September 12, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBPodcast: Teens and Headaches Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat43 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need When pediatric patients present with headaches, a comprehensive evaluation should be conducted to determine if it is a primary or secondary headache. Providers should consistently utilize the latest diagnostic and management guidelines to effectively diagnose and manage t...
Long COVID and the Pediatric Patient (Part 2)
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBLong COVID and the Pediatric Patient (Part 2) Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat42b Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need Long haulers for COVID-19 have been recognized as a public health concern since the COVID pandemic in March 2020. Approximately 10-30% of patients with SARS-CoV2 will have long term problems. Since that time, little research has been conducted to investi...
Long COVID and the Adult Patient (Part 1)
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBLong COVID and the Adult Patient (Part 1) Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat42a Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need Long haulers for COVID-19 have been recognized as a public health concern since the COVID pandemic in March 2020. Approximately 10-30% of patients with SARS-CoV2 will have long term problems. Since that time, little research has been conducted to investigate...
Dual Diagnosis: Identification and Management
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDual Diagnosis: Identification and Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat41 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need In the diagnosis and treatment of patients with either SUD or SMI there is limited consistency for the screening of both conditions if one condition exists, even though statistics indicate that up to 75% with one of these conditions will have a dual diagnosis (approx. 75...
Covid-19 and Pregnancy
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBPodcast: COVID-19 and Pregnancy Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat40 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need The declaration of the COVID-19 global pandemic from the World Health Organization in March 2020, resulted in new concerns for pregnant women. Pregnant women have had increased risk of severe maternal and neonatal morbidity from similar viral diseases. As a result of the COVID-...
Review of GI Malignancies
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBPodcast: A Review of GI Malignancies Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat39 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need The prognosis of gastric cancer is closely related to the stage of diagnosis. Early gastric cancer (EGC) is limited to mucosa and submucosa and when found early it has a greater than 90% survival rate. Therefore practitioners should be aware of the risks of EGC ...
Eating Disorders -- Diagnosis and Management in the Pediatric Patient
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBPodcast: Eating Disorders – Diagnosis and Management in the Pediatric Patient Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat38 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Providers should carefully monitor patient's height, weight and body mass index for subtle changes as well as recognize characteristics for disordered eating with the goal of early intervention to maximize patient outcomes. ...
Migraines, Part 1, Overview and Diagnosis
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMigraines, Part 1: Overview and Diagnosis For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Data indicates that approximately 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines are more common in women than men, with a three to one ratio. Additionally, a migraine is one...
Migraines, Part 2: What is New in Migraine Treatment?
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMigraines, Part 2: What is New in Migraine Treatment? For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Data indicates that approximately 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraine headaches and migraines are more common in women than men, with a ratio of three to one. A...
Updates in Acute Stroke Management
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBPodcast: Updates in Acute Stroke Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat36 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and Kentucky. Additionally, stroke is a leading cause of disability in the US. Kentucky residents exceed the national average for lifestyle habits that lead to stroke (smoking, obesity, etc.). Providers c...
Obesity and Weight Management
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBPodcast: Obesity and Medical Weight Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat35 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Kentucky consistently ranks in the top 10 in the United States for obesity. According to Kentucky Health Facts, 32% of adults in Jefferson County are classified as obese. Providers should treat patients for obesity similar to other chronic conditions, thereb...
Understanding Unconscious Bias in Healthcare
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBUnderstanding Unconscious Bias in Healthcare For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician specialties. Statement of Need Providers are not consistently aware of the impact of unconscious bias as it contributes to health disparities in patient care that can affect overall patient care and outcomes. For providers t...
Understanding Dementia and Delirium
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBPodcast: Understanding Dementia and Delirium Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat33 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric specialties. Statement of Need According to WHO, approximately 5-8% of the general population over the age of 60 at a given time will have dementia. The Institute of Aging has projected that those aged 60 and over will increase to 25.6% of Kentucky's population by 2030. Due ...
Genomics
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBEvaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat32 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and oncology specialties. Statement of Need According the National Human Genome Research Institute, genomic factors play a role in nine of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S.; e.g. heart disease, cancer and diabetes. If providers have a better understanding of genomic testing and applications, it can result in earlier diagnosis, i...
Challenges in Aging
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBPodcast: Challenges in Aging For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care, neurology and other specialties caring for geriatric patients. Statement of Need With the aging population it is imperative that providers routinely assess older adult patients, not just the frail elderly, for the presence of geriatric ...
Current Opioid Minimization in Spine Surgery
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBPodcast: Current Opioid Minimization in Spine Surgery Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat30 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care, neurology and spine surgery specialties. Statement of Need Approximately 38% of patients are still using opioids one year post-surgery for elective spine procedures.* This rate can be affected by interventions prior to surgery to decrease in-hospital and post-surgery opioid consumption. The ...
Updates in the Management of Asthma in the Pediatric Patient
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBPodcast: Updates in the Management of Asthma in the Pediatric Patient Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat29 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care pediatric specialties. Statement of Need Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children and in Kentucky approximately 10 - 12% of children have been diagnosed with asthma therefore it is critical for practitioners to understand the latest recommendations i...
Not Just for Kids: Management of the Adult Congenital Disease Population
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPodcast: Not Just for Kids: Management of the Adult Congenital Disease Population Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat28 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care adult and pediatric specialties. Statement of Need As patients with congenital heart disease are living longer into adulthood, ongoing management of the CHD is critical. Patients with complex CHD are at greater risk for premature death and therefore mana...
Addressing the LGBTQ Pediatric Patient
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBPodcast: Addressing the LGBTQ Pediatric Patient Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat26 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care adult and pediatric specialties. Statement of Need For pediatricians to be able to provide quality care with optimal patient outcomes, it is important that they provide inclusive care to all patients. This also includes an understanding of how to create an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ patient as well as ...
Addressing PTSD in the Primary Care Setting
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBPodcast: Addressing PTSD in the Primary Care Setting For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need It is estimated that approximately 7-8% of the population suffers from PTSD at some point in their lives. Research shows that patients with PTSD symptoms are often undiagnosed in pr...
Psychological Effects of COVID-19
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBPodcast: Psychological Effects of COVID-19 For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need It is estimated that approximately 7-8% of the population suffers from PTSD at some point in their lives. Research shows that patients with PTSD symptoms are often undiagnosed in primary care...
Substance Use Disorders: Recognition and Treatment
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBPodcast: Substance Use Disorders: Recognition and Treatment For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need It has been estimated that 29% if people misuse prescription pain relievers for chronic pain; and between 8-12% develop a use disorder. In 2017 the Department of Human an...
Women's Health: Updates in Preventative Health and Screenings
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWomen's Health: Updates in Preventative Health and Screenings Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat23 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need Providers may not be aware of the latest recommendations regarding screenings and preventative measures for female patients. The Women's Preventative Services Initiative, has created a Well-Women Chart that summaries preventative health serv...
Surgical Options for Weight Management
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSurgical Options for Weight Management Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat22 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties. Statement of Need A recent study released indicated that approximately 35% of the population is Kentucky is obese; putting Kentucky in the top 10 list for obesity in the US. The negative effects of obesity on a patient's health increases decreases their quality of life, increases co-morbidities...
Common Diagnosis and Treatments in Women's Health
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBPodcast: Common Diagnosis and Treatments in Women's Health Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat22 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care specialists. Statement of Need Often times, when female patients seek medical attention it is either for a specific complaint or their annual wellness exam. It is recognized that there are key issues affecting women's health that can be overlooked if practitioners do not evaluat...
Integrative Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIntegrative Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat20 Target Audience Behavioral and mental health providers, primary care physicians, advanced providers and psychiatrists. Statement of Need Mental health issues including anxiety/depression and chronic stress are becoming a serious health issues and not treated can lead to more serious health problems. The most conventional treatment for these dia...
Understanding Liver Enzymes
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEvaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat19 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward Primary care specialties. Statement of Need Abnormal liver biochemical and function tests are frequently detected in asymptomatic patients since many screening blood test panels routinely include them. A population-based survey in the United States conducted between 1999 and 2002 estimated that an abnormal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was present in 8.9 p...
Psychedelics - Potential for Therapeutic Use
August 20, 2020 14:50 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPsychedelics - Potential for Therapeutic Use For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document. Target Audience This activity is targeted toward Primary care specialties and psychiatrists. Statement of Need Promising research is being conducted on psychedelics for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Providers should be aware of emerging treatments. This podcast will addres...