{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-addiction-geri-gyn-vasc-mar-08-12-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Addiction Geri Gyn Vasc Mar 08-12, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos +  file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, geriatric physicians, addiction medicine physicians, gynecologists, vascular medicine physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample video: contact me for sample video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify therapies, including nonpharmacological pain treatment strategies, that can reduce the dose of opioids to control pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelop a treatment plan for Alcohol Use Disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilize case-based learning to develop treatment plans for substance use disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the assessment and evidence-based treatment plans for heart failure (both reduced and preserved ejection fraction) in collaboration with cardiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilize discussion and case-based learning to further incorporate treatment options for heart failure into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate hypertension in both younger and older adults, differentiate risks and goals of treatment, and recommend appropriate interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilize discussion and case-based learning to further incorporate treatment options for hypertension into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess and manage abnormal uterine bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the management of abnormal pap smears and HPV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss menopausal transition and the risks\/benefits of treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe approaches to counseling patients for making complex contraceptive decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the current evidence and recommendations regarding breast cancer screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the spectrum of maladies included in peripheral vascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss presentation and interventional treatment of stroke patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList current pharmacologic options for the management of aneurysms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the evaluation and treatment of venous thrombosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss presentation and interventional treatment of swelling and ulcers of dysvascular limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHere is the full and detailed list of topics covered during the conference:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAddiction:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstance Use Disorders: Diagnosis and Screening for Primary Care Practitioners: Essential information and skills necessary for identifying substance use and addiction in the primary care setting; Epidemiology, assessment and screening tools; Practical steps for intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opioid Crisis and Primary Care Providers: Update on the opioid crisis; Risk for opioid misuse and addiction; FDA approved medication for treating overdose; FDA approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for managing opioid addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment of Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care: The scope of alcohol related problems and the societal burden of Alcohol Use Disorder; Overview of FDA-approved and more common off-label pharmacotherapies for Alcohol Use Disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddiction Medicine Cases: Challenging case presentations in addiction medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeriatrics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Failure in Older Adults: Recognition of the high mortality associated with heart failure; Understanding how to diagnose heart failure and the difference between reduced ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure; Evidence based treatments available for heart failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControversies in the Management of Hypertension in Older Adults: Best evidence for treatment goals for hypertension in diabetics and those with previous stroke; Controversial evidence for the various guidelines for diagnosing and treating hypertension in older adults; Best evidence-based medications for hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGynecology:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbnormal Uterine Bleeding: Overview of normal\/abnormal menstrual physiology\/profile; Menstrual disturbances; Ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding; Other menstrual abnormalities; Diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenopause Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, and atrophy; Menopause syndromes, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, cardiac disease, and colon cancer; Estrogen analogs; Counseling patients in options and alternatives to hormone therapy; Designer estrogens; SERMS; HRTs; Discussion of risks and benefits, especially in breast cancer and CHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVascular Medicine:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeripheral Vascular Disease and Medical Therapy: Defining the spectrum of maladies under the umbrella of Peripheral Vascular Disease including the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and treatments highlighting lipid lowering agents and antiplatelet therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStroke: Initial Presentation to Medical and Surgical Treatment: An overview of embolic stroke including diagnosis and medical, surgical, and interventional therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAortic and Peripheral Aneurysms: A guide for primary care outlining diagnosis, management, and therapeutic options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManagement of Venous Thrombosis: A discussion focusing on the variety of venous thrombotic diagnoses and the multiple available treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dysvascular Limb: How to Approach Swelling and Ulcers: An organizational approach to swelling and lower extremity ulceration focusing on the differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405754683588,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/7644\/4100\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Internal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Addiction-Geri-Gyn-Vasc-Mar-08-12-2026.jpg?v=1784215733","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-addiction-geri-gyn-vasc-mar-08-12-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}