Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Podcast

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Translating today's clinical research and news into tomorrow's practice.
Each episode of this podcast series, hosted by Frank J. Domino, MD, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Medical School, will feature interviews with family physicians about practice-changing clinical research and cover patient-focused best practices in Family Medicine.

Translating today’s clinical research and news into tomorrow’s practice.
Each episode of this podcast series, hosted by Frank J. Domino, MD, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Medical School, will feature interviews with family physicians about practice-changing clinical research and cover patient-focused best practices in Family Medicine.


All Episodes

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Treating Major Depressive Disorder: Considerations in Applying the Evidence – Frankly Speaking EP 38

Learning Objectives:  Identify the concerns surrounding depression screening and treatment. Discuss the numerous factors primary care providers need to take into consideration to improve management of depression in their...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine PPIs: Too Much of a Good Thing? When and How to Discontinue Them – Frankly Speaking EP 37

Learning Objectives:  Discuss EBP Guidelines on management of Acid related GI condition and PPI prescribing Discuss best practice for appropriate PPI use in primary care and strategies for discontinuation. 

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine The Flu Stops with You – 2017/2018 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations – Frankly Speaking EP 36

Learning Objectives: Discuss the 2017-2018 American College of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine. Review age recommendations, high-risk populations and contraindications for seasonal influenza vaccination....

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Tonsillectomy Improves Sleep Disordered Breathing In Children – Frankly Speaking EP 35

Learning Objectives:  Understand the scope of the problems associated with sleep disordered breathing in children Review outcomes from this systematic review and meta analysis Appreciate the possible indications for...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Putting E-cigarettes to Good Use: Evidence on Smoking Cessation Impact and Population Health – Frankly Speaking EP 34

Learning Objectives: Clarify the concerns surrounding e-cigarette use. Discuss the potential for incorporating e-cigarette use as a smoking cessation strategy for patients.

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Treating an Abscess: When are Antibiotics Needed? – Frankly Speaking EP 33

Learning Objectives:  Know which patients are most likely to benefit from antibiotics following incision and drainage of and abscess Know which antibiotics are preferred to use for patients following...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Infant Sleep Safety: AAP Recommendations Explained – Frankly Speaking EP 32

Learning Objectives: Discuss the most recent evidence based practice guidelines on safe infant sleep environment Discuss barriers to implementing the EBP safe sleep environment guidelines Discuss strategies to improve...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Late Breaking News: Let’s Talk About Alcohol Consumption and Health Outcomes – Frankly Speaking EP 31

Learning Objectives: Discuss the results of a longitudinal cohort study re: alcohol consumption and cognitive decline. Review U.S. Guidelines for alcohol consumption. Discuss best practice recommendations for primary care...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Help Me with My Headache—Please! – Frankly Speaking EP 30

Learning Objectives:  Review best practices in the identification of migraine headache. Discuss recent updates for the prevention and treatment of migraines. Review the use of technology in the care...