Virtual Course Broadcast Live from Cleveland, Ohio -Communication skills are the foundation of effective clinical practice. They are utilized on a daily basis throughout the career of all practitioners. Health communication is categorized into three domains: 1) communication with patients and families, 2) communication about patients with colleagues and staff, and 3) communication about health and disease with the greater community. Lack of appropriate communication skills results in patient dis...

Virtual Course Broadcast Live from Cleveland, Ohio - This is a longitudinal course which begins with a pre-assignment to select and submit actual medical record materials for expert review. Additionally, the participant will evaluate a provided sample medical record using a specially designed assessment tool. The live portion of the program consists of engaging lectures with relevant case presentations by experts; hands-on practice including discussion and analysis of th...

Virtual Course Broadcast Live from Cleveland, OhioControlled substances are prescribed and dispensed today at an increasing rate to help patients cope with pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a myriad of other disorders. Studies show that most practitioners are rather conservative when prescribing controlled drugs while a small number are at times overly aggressive. In addition, controlled prescription medications are falling into the hands of increasing numbers of prescription drug a...

Although there are many national meetings on HIV infection, most cater primarily to HIV researchers. Moreover, there is a lack of educational programs on clinical HIV management, especially in the greater Northeast region of Ohio. Northeast Ohio includes Cleveland, a metropolitan area experiencing one of the highest HIV rates in the state. The region is widely affected by the opioid epidemic, and has sociodemographic characteristics that create barriers to HIV prevention, early identification, a...

Virtual Course Broadcast Live from Cleveland, Ohio - The Doctor-Patient Relationship is a specially privileged relationship in our society. As a result, practitioners are afforded access to information and confidences by patients that are not available to anyone else. Along with this privilege comes a series of professional responsibilities for practitioners. More is expected of practitioners than from most other professionals in our society. The practice of medicine is governed by severa...

This symposium is designed to present the current guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cerebrovascular disorders based on the latest advances in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-interventional, neuro-critical care, and neuroscience nursing. Presentation topics include: SELECT LATE Trial: Thrombectomy Beyond 24 Hours Seizure and Stroke Pediatric Stroke Etiologies and Acute Management Neuro Prognostication and Palliative Care Inpatient Brain Attacks New W...

Hands on Training, live cases, case based format. Join a panel of leadings experts for an immersive learning experience on the full scope of indications and techniques for proximal aortic surgery, including: Aortic root, ascending aorta, and arch an anatomy with advanced imaging techniques. Aortic root replacement with mechanical and tissue valve-conduits. Complex root reconstruction (Ross-Konno and "Cammando" procedures). Ross procedure. Aortic arch reconstruction (open, hybrid and endovascular...

Virtual Course Broadcast Live from Cleveland, Ohio - This is a longitudinal course which begins with a pre-assignment to select and submit actual medical record materials for expert review. Additionally, the participant will evaluate a provided sample medical record using a specially designed assessment tool. The live portion of the program consists of engaging lectures with relevant case presentations by experts; hands-on practice including discussion and analysis of th...