Navigating Power Differentials as a Physician in the “Me Too” Era

With a documented rise in reports of sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior across medical specialties in the workplace, it is important for physicians and medical leaders to be aware of the prevalence of problematic sexual behavior in physicians.
First Steps in Diversity, Cultural Humility, and Patient Care

This session will shine a light on health disparities in the U.S. and ways to overcome them by embracing diversity, combatting bias, and employing cultural competency to improve patient-provider communication.
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

Widespread outbreaks of novel (new) coronavirus infection have occurred in each of the past two decades, and the current outbreak poses the third threat of a severe novel coronavirus epidemic on a global scale.
Counseling Patients at the End of Life

End-of-life decisions can be complex and challenging. Health and mental health professionals can help with their expertise, whether it is for the person facing death, their family, surrogate decision makers, or caregiver.
HSC Center for Older Adults: 2023-25 Addressing Depression in the Context of Age-Friendly Care

Major depressive disorder comes under the "M" of Mentation of the Age-Friendly Health System model. This activity will discuss suicidal epidemiology, assessment, and treatment for Major Depressive Disorder.
RSV in Infants: An Ounce of Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 353

Bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants is common and can lead to hospitalization if severe. There are now two ways to prevent this: immunizing the mother during pregnancy or giving monoclonal antibodies.
Category
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
Clearing the Air: Are Antibiotics Necessary for Childhood Sinusitis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 354

There is an overlap of acute sinusitis symptoms and viral upper respiratory tract infection, such that many children are treated unnecessarily with antibiotics.
Category
- Sinusitis
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
When Is the Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications? - Frankly Speaking Ep 337

There has been uncertainty as to the best time for patients to take blood pressure medications. Tune in as we review the Treatment in Morning versus Evening (TIME) study, which assessed whether morning or evening dosing improves cardiovascular outcomes.
Category
- Hypertension
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
HSC Health: 2023-25 Hypertension and Blood Pressure Recheck Process Measure

Hypertension is known as the silent killer because it often does not show noticeable symptoms until it has caused significant damage. Regular and consistent screening is critical!