Compass Points™

Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Patients: An Issue at the Tipping Point

by Monique Johnson, MD, CCMEP

Despite evidence of poor outcomes and significant health care expenditures from the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults, they continue to be prescribed at unacceptably high rates in patients aged 65 and over. Many adverse drug events (ADEs) in these patients, both in primary care and long-term care settings, are preventable...

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Responses from Last
Compass Questions™

In the 10.23.12 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked five questions.

Question #1 was "Before reading this article, rate your knowledge of the various reasons that patients may not be honest in the clinician-patient relationship:" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
6.7% - Extremely knowledgeable
27.7% - Very knowledgeable
47.9% - Moderately knowledgeable
15.1% - Somewhat knowledgeable
2.5% - Not at all knowledgeable

Question #2 was "Before you read this article, state how often you have discussed patient expectations and the importance of honest communication with patients in your practice?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
19.3% - Always
34.5% - Often
34.5% - Sometimes
9.2% - Rarely
1.7% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #3 was "Has reading this article improved your knowledge of the various influences that may affect the clinician-patient relationship?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
17.3% - Extremely
43.9% - Very much
27.6% - Moderately
11.2% - Somewhat
0.0% - Slightly
0.0% - Not at all

Question #4 was "Now that you have read this article, will you consider discussing patient expectations and the importance of honest communication with patients in your practice?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
39.8% - Always
45.9% - Often
31.8% - Moderately
11.2% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
0.0 - N/A - This is not my role

Question #5 was "How interested are you in participating in more educational activities on clinician-patient relationships and communication?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
32.7% - Extremely interested
46.9% - Very interested
15.3% - Moderately interested
3.1% - Somewhat interested
1.0% - Not at all interested

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CME Outfitters Live and On Demand

PREMIERES NEXT WEEK - REGISTER TODAY! Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Advancing Care, Changing Lives

Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 
Live Broadcast: 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET 

This CME Outfitters Live and On Demand features national expert faculty sharing best practices for primary care management of HBV infection within the framework of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guidelines, emerging data, and expert experience and thought. This activity is the flagship educational experience in the CME Outfitters vWorld™ virtual learning environment, which offers online gaming, improved peer interaction, a resource library, and more.

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CME Outfitters Chart Review

Best Primary Care Practices for Hepatitis B Infection: Focus on Screening and Diagnosis

Premiere Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Live Webcast: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

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CME Outfitters Chart Review

Best Primary Care Practices for Hepatitis B Infection: Focus on Therapeutic Strategy Planning and Treatment Counseling

Premiere Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012
Live Webcast: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

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SmartMobile Resource Guide

New Clinical Resource on Shift Work Disorder

We are happy to invite you to access an all-new SmartMobile Resource Guide on shift work disorder. This easy-to-use guide provides quick access to information at the point of care.

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SAVE THE DATE

6th Annual Chair Summit -
Master Class for Neuroscience Professional Development

September 26-28, 2013
Westin Tampa Harbour Island
Tampa, FL

Stay tuned for details!

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