Conference Details

2009 Best Practices in Primary Care 10/8/2009 - 10/9/2009

Ocean Place Resort and Spa
One Ocean Boulevard
Long Branch , NJ 07740
Phone: 732-571-4000

Who Should Attend

All primary care clinicians (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) who are active in patient care.

Agenda

10/8/2009 6:30 am - 7:30 am Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast 7:30 am - 12:40 pm Morning Sessions 12:40 pm - 1:25 pm Complimentary Lunch 1:25 pm - 4:35 pm Afternoon Sessions 10/9/2009 6:30 am - 7:30 am Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast 7:30 am - 12:10 pm Morning Sessions

Venue Information

Meeting Room: Monmouth Ballroom

Complimentary self parking is offered.

Hotel Accommodations:
With so many things to do and see, you might consider bringing your family and turning this conference trip into a vacation at Ocean Place Resort and Spa. Please call 732-571-4000 and mention that you are with the Primary Care Education conference. Be sure to call no later than September 7, 2009, to guarantee your room rate of $179.00 for single/double occupancy per night (plus a $12 resort fee). Rooms are limited!

Accreditation

ACCME
Primary Care Network, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Primary Care Network designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 10.75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

AANP
This program has been approved for 10.75 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 5.4 hours of pharmacology) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 0909333. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.

AAPA
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 10.75 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Topics

Atherothrombosis   Prevent The Event: Defining The Role of Oral Antiplatelet Therapy in Atherothrombosis Overview Atherothrombosis is the leading cause of death worldwide and the underlying process in the etiology of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stroke and vascular death. Cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking and other "lifestyle" risks contribute to this pandemic of atherothrombotic disease. Patients with ACS, stroke/TIA and PAD (peripheral arterial disease), present major challenges to the primary care clinician in terms of managing CV risk factors and prevention of a second event. This lecture will overview current studies and treatment guidelines for PAD, ACS and Stroke and explore the role of primary care in long-term treatment of these patients. Objectives Describe 3 clinical conditions in which dual antiplatelet therapy is recommended Name 5 treatment recommendations for reduction of global CV risk Faculty Kelly Anne Spratt, DO, FACC Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Intervention Program University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Philip Altus, MD, MACP Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine University of South Florida Tampa, FL   Insomnia   Managing Insomnia in Primary Care: Understanding Current and Developing Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Therapies Overview Insomnia, defined as complaints of disturbed sleep in the presence of adequate opportunity and circumstance for sleep, is the most common adult sleep pathology. Besides cognition, other pathologic processes have been deleteriously associated with insomnia, including cardiovascular morbidity and glycemic control. The latest evidence about sleep pathology will be presented, including spectral analysis that indicates sleep patterns, including slow wave sleep, are important, rather than just total sleep time. Nonpharmacologic approaches, as well as current and developing pharmacotherapies used to address these sleep pathologies will be described. Objectives Identify the underlying causes and comorbid conditions of insomnia for increased confidence in treatment Assess the current and developing nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches to the management of primary and co- morbid insomnia Faculty David Neubauer, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Medical Director, Psychiatry Mobile Treatment Services, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP Family Physician Collegeville Family Practice Medical Director of Health Services, Ursinus College Collegeville, PA   Dyslipidemia   Early and Aggressive LDL-C Management: Perspectives on Commonly Asked Questions Overview This presentation will address early and aggressive LDL-C management and the clinical challenges of goal attainment. Clinicians will be provided with pathways and knowledge to help them improve their patient outcomes by goal attainment of the healthy lipid profile. Discussion will be applicable to clinicians' practice including lifestyle changes of diet and exercise, along with pharmacologic treatment options available for lipid management in order to give the appropriate tools to get patients to their true LDL goals. Objectives Understand the key tenets of assessing and managing dyslipidemia in clinical practice and the current evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of available LDL-C lowering therapies Identify at least 2 lipid lowering strategies to initiate and tailor comprehensive management treatment plans for patients with high LDL-C in order to reach and maintain targeted goals Faculty Emma Meagher, MD Associate Professor University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA John Russell, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA   Migraine   Diagnosis and Effective Treatment of Migraine to Limit Allodynia and Progression to Chronic Headache Overview This educational activity will describe and reinforce tools that enable clinicians to efficiently recognize and diagnose migraine that may have been previously undiagnosed and untreated, or who may have lapsed from treatment, and to communicate realistic treatment goals to reach the goal of improved patient outcomes. Objectives Identify the symptoms and patterns of headache for accurate assessment of migraine, including associated risks for progression to chronic migraine, and utilize simple screening tools to overcome diagnostic challenges Create a migraine management strategy tailored to individual patient needs that incorporates a stratified approach to pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies and communication of realistic treatment goals to help improve patient outcomes Faculty Frederick R. Taylor, MD, FAHS Adjunct Professor of Neurology University of Minnesota School of Medicine Director, Park Nicollet Headache Clinic and Research Center Minneapolis, MN M. Susan Burke, MD, FACP Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Director, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA   Adult Vaccines   Adult Immunizations: Overcoming Obstacles in Primary Care Overview Despite the great advances in medical care represented by adult immunization, the challenges continue to be numerous and varied. This activity will explore the barriers, clarify the "myths," and provide the most updated information on adult vaccines to increase immunization rates. Objectives Identify the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended adult vaccines and the recommended immunization schedules for each ACIP recommended adult vaccine Increase knowledge and confidence regarding safety, risks, benefits, and side effects of adult immunizations and create a strategy to increase patient immunization rates, including the use of a health maintenance form or other tool for immunization review Faculty Iyabode F. Akinsanya-Beysolow, MD, MPH Medical Officer National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA   Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension   Achieving More Ambitious Goals in Managing PAH in Primary Care Overview Updated American College of Chest Physicians guidelines acknowledge the pace with which medical therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are evolving. This educational session will address the new guidelines, diagnostic and functional assessment, and options for lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy. The discussion will be applicable to primary care practitioners and provide them with the awareness, information and evidence based therapies used to manage PAH. Objectives Differentiate the hemodynamic abnormalities of pulmonary arterial hypertension including its etiology and pathogenesis in order to decrease morbidity and mortality of the patient population at risk Apply clinical practice guidelines in the early detection and effective management of PAH by selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions to attain therapeutic goals for patients with PAH Faculty Gautam Venkat Ramani, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Director, Echocardiography Laboratory Baltimore VA Medical Center University of Maryland Ronald A. Codario, MD, FACP Clinical Instructor in Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Hospital University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia, PA   Sleep Apnea   Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Practitioner-Driven Educational Initiative Overview The National Heart Lung Blood Institute (NHLBI) reports that there are 12 million Americans with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Despite the prevalence of this common condition, studies show that 80 -90% of people with OSA remain undiagnosed. Patients who suffer silently with undiagnosed OSA face significant quality of life and associated health issues. Identifying patients with OSA can be a challenge in the busy office setting, and requires the clinician to maintain a high level of suspicion based on sometimes subtle patient complaints, physical exam findings, and OSA risk factors. Once diagnosed and treatment is initiated, successful management is the cornerstone to better patient outcomes. As the first medical contact for most patients with OSA primary care clinicians are crucial for both recognition and management of patients with OSA. This educational activity will provide both the science and the skills that can make significant improvements in the lives of patients with OSA. Objectives Recognize the signs and symptoms of OSA and utilize simple assessment questions to identify the possibility of OSA Identify strategies to assess and monitor patient adherence to treatment for OSA Faculty Karl Doghramji, MD Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP Family Physician Collegeville Family Practice Medical Director of Health Services, Ursinus College Collegeville, PA   Gout   Front-line Management of Gout: A Step-by-Step Guide to Best Practice Overview This program will address the key "must-know" points in gout management. The provision of case-based presentations will provide primary care clinicians with a clear step-by-step comprehension of how to manage gout and establish effective, supportive patient interaction to optimize life-long adherence to life-style and therapeutic regimens. There will be opportunities to interact with the faculty and obtain their expert opinions on clinical issues faced in managing patients with gout. Objectives Identify that the long-term goal of gout treatment is to reduce serum urate to <6.0 mg/dL and to define the key steps in selecting and individualizing urate lowering therapy according to the disease stage; together with recognizing the importance of monitoring serum urate levels Educate patients that an important factor in successful management includes their long-term commitment to adherence with the recommended life-style and drug interventions Faculty M. Susan Burke, MD, FACP Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Director, Internal Medicine Clinical Care Center Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA Naomi Schlesinger, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Rheumatology University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School New Brunswick, NJ

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at 877-594-1770.

Overnight accommodations and parking fees are the responsibility of the participant of this CME activity. Please contact the hotel hosting this program to book overnight accommodations.