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(LIVE CE) Jan 31, 2011 - Feb 04, 2011 - Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, FL

Geriatrics: A Primary Care Approach to the Aging Population

This is one of 22 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 25th Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA. Course topics and objectives, along with AMA-PRA, AAFP, ACEP, ACOG, and AAP CME credit details are available at our website: www.ams4cme.com . Popular morning sessions allow participants time for study, family activities, and recreation. World famous beaches, Ringling Museum, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Asolo Theater, Opera House, Selby Gardens, and Mote Marine Laboratory/Aquarium; two hours drive to Disney World, Sea World and other Florida's attractions.

Day 1

Delirium in the Elderly – Current Concepts.

Osteoporosis: Contemporary Diagnosis and Treatment.

Dementia in the Elderly.

Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment in the Older Patient.

Day 2

Advanced Nutritional Assessment and Therapy.

Practical Points for the Musculoskeletal Exam for the Primary Care Provider.

Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D in Seniors.

Geriatric Depression: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment.

Day 3

Exercise Program in the Elderly “A Movement Whose Time Has Come”.

Sensible Approaches to Geriatric Infections.

Rheumatologic Lab Tests and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elderly.

A Practical Approach to Falls and Urinary Incontinence.

Day 4

Sensible Prescribing Practices for the Elderly.

Treatment of Chronic Pain in the Elderly.

Contemporary Issues in End of Life Care.

Office Orthopedics in the Older Patient.

Day 5

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis.

Risk Management and Care of the Elderly.

Gout and Pseudogout in the Elderly.

Improving Communication Skills in Medical Practice.

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Expires on: Feb 05, 2011

Dates: Jan 31, 2011 - Feb 04, 2011

City: Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, FL

Cost: $ 745.00

Contact Hours: 20

Link to Program: http://www.ams4cme.com/www/LiveSeminars/SEMLA-2520110131.aspx

Specialty / Area of Interest: Domestic & Social Issues, Errors (Medical), Ethics, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Palliative Heath Care, Primary Care, Rheumatology, Risk Management, Emergency Medicine, Infection Control, Pain Control

Category: Medical

Presenter / Author: Gary H. Oberlender, M.D., F.A.C.P. and John W. Pendleton, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.R

Provider of Program: American Medical Seminars, Inc.