Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine. Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

Episodes

Apr 1, 2019

8 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-114-older-sexuality-2
Overview: This episode focuses on older adults and caregivers/partners in relation to their intimacy and sexuality for patients experiencing changes in cognition.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Mar 21, 2019

10 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-113-deprescribing-2
Overview: Join us as we discuss deprescribing; the provider-supervised process of discontinuing inappropriate medication(s). We will review minimizing risk, improving quality of life and maximizing patient-centered care.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Mar 18, 2019

9 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-112-teen-sexting
Overview: Sexting is increasing among U.S. youth. As cellular technology evolves, so does the behavior. There is some evidence that can help inform teens and their parents of risk, which includes increased risk of high-risk sexual behavior and non-consensual sharing of personal digital data. This episode provides clinicians important evidence on teens and sexting to inform their care of teens and their families.
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Mar 11, 2019

9 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-111-allergies
Overview: Many adults report having food allergies. However, many of those who have a food allergy have not been diagnosed by a physician and many who report having a food allergy may not have one at all. Join us for a discussion and recent review of data about the prevalence of food allergies in adults, and how to assess and manage food allergies.
Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Mar 4, 2019

9 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-110-prep-2
Overview: The USPSTF recently issued a Draft Grade A recommendation that all at-risk patients be offered pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the transmission of HIV. This multi drug, single pill regimen can lower risk of HIV and potentially prevent lifelong burden of disease. While only a draft recommendation, the USPSTF expects, after stakeholder comment, to continue to support an A recommendation to offer for all patients who are increased risk.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Feb 25, 2019

9 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-109-alcohol-hf
Overview: In a recent study, data from the Cardiovascular Health Study examined the association between alcohol consumption and incident HF. It was found that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a survival benefit, implying that individuals 65 years and older with newly diagnosed HF may not need to stop their alcohol use. Join the discussion about these findings and learn how they may impact the care of your patients with HF.
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Feb 18, 2019

9 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-108-tai-chi-2
Overview: Falls in the older population are associated with significant morbidity and mortality yet little evidence exists to determine best practices for prevention. Join us while we discuss a recent RCT that examined Tai Chi versus more traditional exercising in older individuals and its impact on reduction in falls for those at greatest risk.
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Feb 11, 2019

7 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-107-postmenopausal
Overview: Postmenopausal women experience vulvovaginal symptoms that in 50% of the population go untreated. Join us as we discuss a randomized trial that compares common treatments available to this population and help you determine best practice options.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Feb 4, 2019

10 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-106-lipids Overview: Managing cholesterol is one of the most common clinical problems. Recently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association issued new guidance on the management of blood cholesterol. Ten other societies participated in the development of the guidelines. Listen to find out who should be treated with statins, what the treatment targets are, and when other cholesterol-lowering medications should be added. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Jan 28, 2019

10 min

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-105-leg-cramps Overview: This episode will discuss a Case Control study of seniors to determine if there is a relationship between regular alcohol consumption and nocturnal leg cramps. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

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