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MedChat

By: NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education
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MedChat is Norton Healthcare's podcast that provides evidence-based continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and other providers on the go!copyright Norton Healthcare, 2023 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Balancing Relief and Risk: Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents

    Balancing Relief and Risk: Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents
    Jul 14 2025
    Episode 80: Balancing Relief and Risk: Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat80 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will address effective pain management in adolescents and teens and the utilization of opioids and risk reduction. Pediatricians may not have up-to-date knowledge and skills to effectively balance pain management with opioid safety in children and adolescents. Current practice often reflects underuse of multimodal pain strategies, inconsistent application of opioid prescribing guidelines, and limited screening for substance use disorders (SUDs) in youth. This educational activity addresses the gap between current and optimal practice by enhancing pediatricians’ competence in evidence-based opioid prescribing and their performance in implementing risk mitigation strategies in clinical settings. Objectives Describe evidence-based guidelines for prescribing opioids in a manner that optimizes both pain treatment and safety for children and adolescents (“youth”).Discuss evidence-based strategies for the prevention, screening, and treatment for substance use disorders in youth. ModeratorMark McDonald, M.D., MHA, CPE System Vice President Pediatric Medical Affairs Medical Director, Norton Children’s Louisville, Kentucky SpeakerScott E. Hadland, M.D., MPH, MS Associate Professor of Pediatrics Chief, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicin Mass General Hospital for Children / Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. HB1This program has been approved for .75 HB1 credit hours by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, ID# 037-H.75 NHC3A. Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. Resources for Additional Study/References Screening to Brief Intervention (S2BI) https://nida.nih.gov/s2bi Brief Screener to Tabacco, Alcohol, and other Drugs https://nida.nih.gov/bstad/ Crafft Screening Tools https://crafft.org/ Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain Management in Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Settings: Clinical Practice Guideline https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/5/e2024068752/199482/Opioid-Prescribing-for-Acute-Pain-Management-in?autologincheck=redirected Find Treatment Website https://findtreatment.gov/ Date of Original Release | July 2025; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | July 2028 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
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    39 mins
  • Wellness in Practice: Small Steps with Big Impacts

    Wellness in Practice: Small Steps with Big Impacts
    Jun 9 2025
    Wellness in Practice: Small Steps with Big Impacts Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat79 Target AudienceThis activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need Physicians often face challenges in effectively counseling patients on lifestyle changes due to time constraints and lack of training in behavior change techniques. Addressing these gaps is crucial for improving patient outcomes and overall health. By focusing on small, manageable steps, physicians can make a significant difference in their patients' lives without overwhelming them. This podcast will highlight the importance of how providers can recommend manageable changes to their daily habits that can lead to significant long-term health improvements. Objectives Identify small, evidence-based lifestyle changes that can significantly impact patient health outcomes.Describe strategies to incorporate wellness advice into routine clinical visits efficiently, even within time constraints.Recognize common barriers patients face when making lifestyle changes and develop strategies to address these challenges.List actionable steps that providers can take in their own lives to improve their wellness. Moderator James Jennings, M.D., MBA Executive Medical Director Norton Medical Group Louisville, Kentucky SpeakerEvelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D., FAADDermatologistWellSprings DermatologyPaducah, Kentucky2025 PresidentKentucky Medical Association Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. GrantThis episode is supported by a grant from the Kentucky Medical Association’s ‘Small STEPS, Big Impact’ campaign, a two-year initiative that encourages patients to achieve long-term success through taking simple steps that can add up to make a big impact on their health. The campaign focuses on five key areas (screenings, tobacco use, exercise & nutrition, physician visits and stress) and offers straightforward strategies and support for patients. It is a partnership between the KMA and its charitable arm, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical, made possible by a grant from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. For more information, visit SmallSTEPSKy.org. Physician CreditsAccreditationNorton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DesignationNorton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. Resources for Additional Study/Referenceshttps://lifestylemedicine.org/ SmallSTEPSKy.org Supporting Professionals in Critical Care Medicine: Burnout, Resiliency, and System-Level Changehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36116823/ Battling Burnout: Strategies for Promoting Physician Wellnesshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30053918/ Date of Original Release | June 2025; Information is current as of the time of recording.Course Termination Date | June 2028Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org This episode is supported by a grant from the Kentucky Medical Association’s ‘Small STEPS, Big Impact’ campaign, a two-year initiative that encourages patients to achieve long-term success through taking simple steps that can add up to a big impact on their health. The campaign focuses on five key areas (Screenings, Tobacco use, Exercise & Nutrition, Physician visits, and Stress) and offers straightforward strategies and support for patients. It is a partnership between the KMA and its charitable arm, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical, made possible by a grant from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. For more information, visit SmallSTEPSKy.org. Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Norton Healthcare, a not for profit ...
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    51 mins
  • Parkinson’s: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Parkinson’s: Diagnosis and Treatment
    May 12 2025
    Parkinson’s: Diagnosis and Treatment Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat78 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will provide an overview of the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease including screening guidelines to improve early recognition. In that early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can mimic other conditions, for early recognition a review of this will be highlighted. The goal of this podcast is to provide tools for early recognition and management to maintain a patient’s quality of life. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, there are approximately 90,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, which represents significant increase. Objectives Define Parkinson's disease and highlight its prevalence.Explain the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including the moto and non-motor manifestations.Outline the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease, including clinical evaluations, neurological exams and applicable testing.Discuss the management of Parkinson's disease symptoms, addressing pharmacological treatments, surgical options and multidisciplinary team strategies to optimize patient care. ModeratorGregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. Neurologist Chief of Adult Neurology and Director of the Memory Center Norton Neuroscience Institute Louisville, Kentucky SpeakerJason L. Crowell, M.D. Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist Norton Neuroscience Institute Louisville, Kentucky Moderator and Planner Disclosures The moderator, Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D, discloses relevant financial relationships with Eli Lilly and Eisai as a principal investigator. The planners of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Speaker DisclosureThe speaker, Jason L. Cromwell, M.D. discloses a relevant financial relationship with the ineligible company AbbVie as a consultant and CND Life Services in research. All relevant financial relationships have been successfully mitigated. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing CreditsNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. Resources for Additional Study/References Perspectives of People At-Risk on Parkinson’s Prevention Research https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38489198/ Risk of Parkinson Disease Among Adults With vs Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35925604/ Date of Original Release | May 2025; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | May 2028 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org Also listen to Norton Healthcare’s podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
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    28 mins
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