Counseling Connection

Oral Medication Management in Patients With Dysphagia

By

Carel Mountain, DNP, RN, CNE

Kimberlee Golles, MS, CCC-SLP

Rosacea: Strategic Management to Optimize Treatment Success

By

Amber Blair, MMS, PA-C

Providers should be prepared to discuss rosacea in patients suspected of having the disease. Early recognition and proper therapy can improve the quality of life of patients with rosacea.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Distinguishing Sleep Apnea From Narcolepsy

By

Sharon M. O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C

One of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is excessive daytime sleepiness, which is why it is often confused with narcolepsy.

Initiating Conversations About HIV Prevention

By

Jason Farley, PhD, MPH, FAAN

Effective implementation of HIV prevention strategies begins with appropriate patient-clinician communication, and one of the most important things a nurse practitioner and physician assistant can do is normalize the conversation.

Management Strategies for Peripheral Artery Disease

By

G. Jay Bishop, MD

Peripheral artery disease is one of the most underdiagnosed entities in vascular medicine, and clinicians should look for specific patient risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia when screening for this disease.

Counseling Patients With Dyspareunia in Menopause

By

Shawana S. Moore, DNP, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-BC

As dyspareunia may cause distress or interpersonal conflict between women and their partners, healthcare providers should routinely ask about discomfort during intercourse, especially in menopausal patients.

The Practitioner’s Guide to Atopic Dermatitis

By

Lauren Ax, MSPAS, PA-C

For optimal results, a multifaceted approach should be used for management of patients with atopic dermatitis.