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Home, Commute or Travel CME™
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by Michele S. Maroon, M.D. - Dr. Maroon is an Associate with the Department of Dermatology and Director of the Dermatology Residency Program at Geisinger Medical Center of the Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pennsylvania and O. Fred Miller, III, M.D. - Dr. Miller is an Associate and Director Emeritus with the Department of Dermatology at Geisinger Medical Center of the Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pennsylvania. |
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OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.
NEEDS STATEMENT: Dermatologic disorders affect all Primary Care practices on a daily basis. There is a need to review the Essentials of Dermatology Diagnosis as well as Common Problems seen in Dermatology. There is an increased incidence of skin cancers in general and this activity will thoroughly review Non-melanoma, as well as other problems induced by solar and artificial radiation exposures such as tanning booths. Additionally, there are many new medications being introduced, and others that have gone out of favor as seen in the topic on Acne. Vascular and Diabetic Ulcer wounds are also commonly treated by the primary care physician and the proper diagnostic and therapeutic approach, as well as guidance as to when to refer, needs to be communicated. Therefore, Primary Care providers need to review and update their knowledge in these, and other concerns in Dermatology, annually. A review and update of commonly seen lesions will help to maintain the level of knowledge needed to keep the Practitioner current and practicing with a heightened awareness and recognition of common patient complaints in Dermatology.
| SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
| | TOPIC 1 | Introduction – Essentials of Dermatology Diagnosis - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Approach dermatologic disorders with a consistent and logical method.
| | 2. | Appreciate the role of "color" in the diagnosis of cutaneous lesions.
| | 3. | Explain rationale for the therapy of common disorders.
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| | TOPIC 2 | Common Problems in Office Dermatology - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Develop a differential diagnosis of common disorders based on lesion morphology and distribution.
| | 2. | Appreciate the many manifestations of cutaneous fungal disease.
| | 3. | Be aware of fungal foot and nail changes and the approach to therapy.
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| | TOPIC 3 | Acne, Part 1: Pathophysiology, Recognition and Treatment - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Characterize types of acne lesions and determine appropriate therapy based on pathophysiology.
| | 2. | Develop a therapeutic ladder with a clear understanding of treatment indications, expectations, and side effects.
| | 3. | Recognize current issues regarding usage of isotretinoin and long-term oral antibiotics.
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| | TOPIC 4 | Acne, Part 2: Identification and Treatment of Acne, Acneiform Eruptions and Rosacea - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Recognize various acneiform eruptions.
| | 2. | Initiate appropriate testing to distinguish such conditions, including culture and biopsy when appropriate, and initiate therapy.
| | 3. | Diagnose and treat rosacea.
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| | TOPIC 5 | Leg Ulcers and the Principles of Wound Care - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Differentiate and treat leg ulcers based on etiology.
| | 2. | Apply the basic principles of wound care.
| | 3. | Explain the rationale for various wound dressings.
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| | TOPIC 6 | Pathophysiology and Treatment of Foot Ulcers: Diabetic Ischemic and Neuropathic - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Distinguish between ischemic and neuropathic etiologies of diabetic foot ulcers.
| | 2. | Treat neuropathic ulcers successfully with debridement and weight off loading.
| | 3. | Explain the rationale for selected footwear in the patient with neuropathy.
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| | TOPIC 7 | Problems in the Sun, Part 1: Solar Radiation; Photodamage; Actinic Keratosis - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Distinguish photo-distributed eruptions from those in which sunlight plays no role.
| | 2. | Recognize the common clinical presentations of nonmelanoma skin cancers and precancers.
| | 3. | Develop a therapeutic approach to ultraviolet induced lesions.
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| | TOPIC 8 | Problems in the Sun, Part 2: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers; Photosensitivity Reactions; Sun Protection - At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Recognize common photosensitivity disorders.
| | 2. | Develop an approach to diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
| | 3. | Outline appropriate sun protective measures for your patients.
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