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Accreditation
This program meets the accreditation criteria for the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has been accredited for Mainpro C credits. (The number of credits may vary depending on module(s) completed.) For more information go to Accreditation Process.
The module examines issues in diagnosing COPD. Most COPD guidelines recommend that the diagnosis of obstructive lung disease be confirmed by spirometry. However, compliance with spirometry to confirm a diagnosis of COPD appears to be low.
The role of exacerbations in COPD is the focus of this module. Preventing exacerbations is of paramount importance both to the patient and his/her physician. Prompt recognition and treatment of acute exacerbations are important goals in the management of COPD.
The focus of this module is best practices in the treatment of stable COPD. There is a gap between evidence and practice in treating COPD. Practical clinical understanding is needed to optimize therapeutic approaches.
All persons over 65 years should have their blood pressure assessed at least annually. The module reviews optimal management for those with an elevated blood pressure.
This module examines the factors affecting contraceptive adherence. It reviews the advantages and disadvantages of different methods, and explores the role of the healthcare practitioner in optimizing contraceptive adherence.
For patients with type 1 diabetes, intensive blood sugar control is needed to prevent the onset and progression of neuropathy. As patients with type 2 diabetes are also at risk of developing neuropathy, the module also reviews prevention strategies for this patient population.
This module examines treatment and management strategies for patients who have an above-average fasting blood sugar. Initial treatment comprises a program of exercise and diet. If after three months the sugar remains elevated or the HgA1C is elevated, then drug treatment with metformin should be started in those with a body mass index greater than 25.
Should women with a normal pregnancy undergo home uterine activity monitoring (HUAM)? The evidence for using or not using HUAM is reviewed in this module.
Acetaminophen in doses up to 4 g/day is the first-line treatment for osteoarthritis (OA). The use of riskier therapy should only be considered after failure of acetaminophen. Other treatment options reviewed in the module include the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitor drugs. Accompanying this module are five case studies that examine the risks and benefits of using NSAIDs versus COX-2 inhibitor drugs.
In children over the age of two years with a fever and symptoms of acute middle ear infection, there is evidence that treating the fever, pain and nasal congestion for the first 48 hours may be the best approach.
This module examines the need for a urine test for bacteria in women who are pregnant. The module explains when the test should be undertaken and the likely consequences should infections develop in the kidney during pregnancy.
This module reviews the roles of the prostate-specific antigen test and digital rectal exam in the prevention of prostate cancer.
Mainpro-C Credits: 2
Last Update: July 1, 2009
* This event is an accredited group learning activity (section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Queen's University. (Maximum number of hours: 1)
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