Online and Other Activities
Opioid Induced Constipation in Palliative Care : Consideration in the Care of a Unique Population
New Monograph
1 Credit/Hour for Physicians and Nurses
Patients receiving palliative care typically do not mention constipation or its effect on comfort, or don’t realize they are constipated nor do they associate constipation with opioid therapy. As a result, opioid-induced constipation, which is underappreciated, underrecognized and ineffectively managed, resulting in sub-optimal care.
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New Online CME Activity for Physicians and Nurses!
Managament of Opioid-Induced Constipation
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
1 Hour Category 1B, AOA
Whether in a geriatric or younger population, in patients with cancer or non-cancer chronic pain, the most common side effect of opioid therapy is constipation, known as opioid-induced constipation (OIC). OIC affects between 40% and 95% percent of those taking opioids for pain. Even a single dose of an opioid can induce constipation. In addition, unlike other opioid-related side effects that improve over time, OIC does not improve and remains chronic as long as the patient receives the medication. |
Depression in Latinos: A Focus on Overcoming Barriers
Online Video (non-interactive)
1 Credit Category 1 AMA PRA[tm]
1 Hour Category 2A, AOA
Expires March 15, 2010
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to complete
the COPD Case Presentations Online
1 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit
1 Hour, Category 2A, AOA
UNTHSC's CEMedicus.com Portal
An online portal of more than 9000 hours of CME and CE credit, most of which is offered at no charge.
Visit www.CEMedicus.com/UNT
Clinical Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis
Monograph
2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits
2 Category 2-B, AOA
Last year, the University of North Texas Health Science Center hosted four continuing education conferences titled: “Clinical Concepts in Multiple Sclerosis: Emerging Trends in
Imaging, Immunology, and Therapeutics.”
Conference presenters provided attendees with the latest
research and clinical applications relating to the immunopathogenesis
of multiple sclerosis (MS), the role of MRI in the
diagnosis and management of MS, and provided information
to enable clinicians to develop a clinical frame of reference for
optimizing therapy in relapsing MS.
This monograph summarizes the topics presented at the
conferences. Click here to download.
Texas Medical Association
CME activities sponsored by the Texas Medical Association, including some ethics/professional responsibility presentations.
Visit http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=25
