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Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Itchy, Scaly Patches

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

October 22, 2021

Two patients present with itchy, scaly spots. Can you make the diagnosis?

Legal Advisor

Delayed Dx of Meningitis in Teenager

Ann W. Latner, JD

October 21, 2021

Is the physician owner of a medical clinic vicariously liable for not supervising a PA student?

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

Update on Expanded Indications for NOACs Beyond Stroke Prevention

Barbara Bentz, RN, MSN, CRNP

Denise Rhodes, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC

October 20, 2021

Experts review the current indications for NOACs as well as research on use as venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients with cancer, who are critically ill, and with peripheral artery disease

Geriatrics Information Center

Disaster Response in Long-Term Care Settings

Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP

October 18, 2021

GAPNA discusses disaster response in long-term care settings and home-based primary care.

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

COVID-19 and Cardiogenic Shock

Frances Stueben, DNP, RN, CHSE

Deedra Harrington, DNP, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

Christy M. Lenahan, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC

October 15, 2021

The authors describe how to diagnose and treat comorbid cardiogenic shock and COVID-19 in this case study.

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NP/PA Practice Corner

Prescription Literacy: Educating Patients on Medication Instructions

Karen A. Bocchicchio, APN-C, CRNP, MSN, RN, CPN

The simple act of writing down the indication for a medication can boost patient adherence.

RAISE Act to Increase Pay Limitation on VA Nurse and PA Salaries

Jeanelle Jacobs

The bipartisan VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act aims to increase the pay limitation on nurse and physician assistant salaries.

CME/CE

Activity Type: Hosted

Diagnosis and Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM, ANCC Contact Hour(s)

This webcast is intended to improve care of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis by accelerating adoption of new guidelines and evidence-based practice change.