Sleep Medicine for Primary Care 2016 (Videos)

Comprehensive Sleep Medicine for Primary Care

Introduction

Sleep disorders are prevalent and can significantly impact the health and well-being of patients. Oakstone Primary Care Series presents a comprehensive overview of sleep medicine, designed to empower primary care providers with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage these conditions.

Course Objectives

• Enhance understanding of the screening, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders in primary care practice
• Identify and address sleep issues in various patient populations
• Differentiate between sleep disorders that require primary care management and those necessitating subspecialty referral

Key Topics

This CME course covers a wide range of sleep medicine topics, including:

• Patient assessment and diagnosis
• Insomnia
• Sleep apnea
• Restless leg syndrome and other movement disorders
• Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
• Circadian rhythm disorders and jet lag
• Parasomnias
• Sleep disorders in geriatric and pediatric patients
• Sleep and co-morbid conditions, including cardiovascular disease and psychiatric disorders

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for:

• Internists
• Family physicians
• Geriatricians
• Pediatricians
• Obstetricians/gynecologists
• Residents in primary care specialties
• Physician assistants
• Nurse practitioners

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based approaches to diagnose and manage sleep disorders in primary care
• Identify key differences in sleep disorders among adults, children, and geriatric patients
• Understand the complexities of sleep disorders co-occurring with medical and psychiatric conditions
• Develop personalized treatment plans for patients with sleep disturbances

Faculty

• Matt T. Bianchi, MD, PhD, Insomnia and Approach to the Patient with Sleep Problems
• Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, Sleep Apnea
• John W. Winkleman, MD, PhD, Restless Leg Syndrome and Other Movement Disorders in Sleep
• Thomas E. Scammell, MD, Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
• Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD, FAASM, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Jet Lag
• Michael J. Howell, MD, NREM Parasomnias and REM Sleep Disorders
• Nalaka S. Gooneratne, MD, Sleep Problems Specific to Geriatric Patients
• Umakanth A. Khatwa, MD, MB, BS, Sleep Problems Specific to Pediatric Patients
• Virend K. Somers, MD, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
• Andrew D. Krystal, MD, Sleep and Co-Morbid Psychiatric Disorders

Dates and Credits

• Date of Original Release: November 15, 2016
• Date Credits Expire: November 15, 2019
• Contact Hours: 11.00 hours