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Teachers Guide

 

This case-based program is an educational tool to help PDs recognize and prevent problems before they occur; the program also teaches PDs how to identify, evaluate, and refer distressed residents to appropriate resources before their problems become intractable.


After completing the entirety of the LIFE program, the participant should be able to:

  • Implement strategies to help prevent impairment in residents
  • Identify an impaired resident
  • Manage impaired residents
  • Develop written policies regarding impairment
  • Access appropriate referral resources

    Trigger - Tapes

    Medical Crossfire Residents, Jul 2009

    Teachers Guide II

    Medical Crossfire Residents, Jun 2009

    Teachers Guide

    Medical Crossfire Residents, Jun 2009

    Considerations for selecting an appropriate therapy for ADHD

    Medical Crossfire Primary Care, Jun 2009

    Minimizing the risks associated with prescribing controlled substances while maximizing patient outcomes

    Medical Crossfire Primary Care, Jun 2009

    Assessing outcomes in patients with ADHD

    Medical Crossfire Primary Care, Jun 2009

     
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      In this segment, Dr Cohen leads a Medical Crossfire™ panel discussion about strategies for coping with and managing a child's disruptive disorder.

      Preview Program: Strategies for managing disruptive behavioral disorders in children and adolescents

      Diagnosing ADHD in the adult population

      The panelists cover some diagnostic clues to determine whether an adult has ADHD.

      Preview Program: Diagnosing ADHD in the adult population

    • Educating patients and caregivers about the causes of ADHD

      In this segment, the panelists discuss where ADHD comes from and how to explain its origins and nature to patients and their caregivers.

      Preview Program: Educating patients and caregivers about the causes of ADHD

      Dr. Saks - The Practice: Challenges to New Practices

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Challenges to New Practices

    • Dr. Saks - The Practice: Key Factors to a Successful Staff Relationship

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Key Factors to a Successful Staff Relationship

      Dr. Saks - The Practice: Reasons Behind Our New Location

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Reasons Behind Our New Location

    • Dr. Saks - The Practice: Techniques for a Successful Practice

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Techniques for a Successful Practice

      Dr. Saks - The Practice: Our Business Model

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Our Business Model

    • Dr. Saks - The Practice: Staying Up to Date

      Dr. Darren Saks is a partner and a practicing pediatrician at Tenafly Pediatrics with offices established in Tenafly, Fort Lee,

      Preview Program: Dr. Saks - The Practice: Staying Up to Date

      Treating complex pediatric cases of ADHD

      In this segment, the Medical Crossfire™ panelists discuss how to treat ADHD in children and adolescents who have comorbid conditions such as oppositional behavior, impulsivity, or aggression

      Preview Program: Treating complex pediatric cases of ADHD

    • Standard of care in treating ADHD

      Drs Cohen, Lopez, Mattingly, and Young discuss the when and how of treating ADHD in children.

      Preview Program: Standard of care in treating ADHD

      Diagnosing and managing ADHD in patients with concomitant disorders such as depression and mood or anxiety disorders

      In this segment, the Medical Crossfire™ panelists discuss how to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults who have comorbid conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.

      Preview Program: Diagnosing and managing ADHD in patients with concomitant disorders such as depression and mood or anxiety disorders

    • Strategies to control ADHD symptoms in the early evening hours

      Drs Cerulli, Cohen, Goodman, and Manos debate strategies for managing a child's or adolescent's ADHD symptoms not only during school but also after school.

      Preview Program: Strategies to control ADHD symptoms in the early evening hours

      Social outcomes in patients with ADHD

      In this segment, the panelists discuss the different social outcomes that are affected by ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

      Preview Program: Social outcomes in patients with ADHD

    • How should health care professionals diagnose and manage major depressive disorder?

      The panelists cover some strategies to help primary care physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of clinical depression.

      Preview Program: How should health care professionals diagnose and manage major depressive disorder?

      Considerations for diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder

      In this segment, Dr Cerulli leads a Medical Crossfire™ panel discussion about diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder in the primary care setting.

      Preview Program: Considerations for diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder

    • Dr. Goldman - In The Practice

      Dr. Theodore L. Goldman is the co-owner and a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist at WGM Obstetrics and Gynecology in Long Island, NY.

      Preview Program: Dr. Goldman - In The Practice

      Key Articles

      Additional references and links to assist graduate medical education programs, their residents, and faculty to prevent, identify, and manage resident fatigue and impairment.

    • Trigger - Tapes

      Please click on each example listed below to experience typical conversations you might hear in a "Resident lounge"..or working with residents in a typical day. Please refer or download these clips for use in an additional educational setting. Thi...

      Teachers Guide II

      This module introduces the participants to many of the legal issues that are inherent to residency programs. The module also suggests strategies for avoiding litigation when taking action against residents, while at the same time presenting import...

    • Considerations for selecting an appropriate therapy for ADHD

      In this segment, Drs Cerulli, Cohen, Goodman, and Manos discuss clinical considerations for managing cases of adult and childhood ADHD.

      Preview Program: Considerations for selecting an appropriate therapy for ADHD

      Minimizing the risks associated with prescribing controlled substances while maximizing patient outcomes

      Dr Cerulli and panelists review the definitions of abuse, misuse, and diversion, and discuss strategies that clinicians can use to prevent the inappropriate use of ADHD medications.

      Preview Program: Minimizing the risks associated with prescribing controlled substances while maximizing patient outcomes

    • Assessing outcomes in patients with ADHD

      In this segment, MedicalCrossfire™ experts discuss assessment strategies and implications of therapy on outcomes for patients with ADHD.

      Preview Program: Assessing outcomes in patients with ADHD

      Individualizing therapy for patients with ADHD

      Is it possible to individualize therapy for patients with ADHD? In this segment, MedicalCrossfire™  experts discuss practical approaches to tailoring therapy for patients with individual needs.

      Preview Program: Individualizing therapy for patients with ADHD

    • Diagnosis and assessment tools in ADHD

      In this segment of MedicalCrossfire™, Dr Cerulli and panelists discuss state-of-the-art approaches to diagnosing ADHD in children and adults.

      Preview Program: Diagnosis and assessment tools in ADHD

      Evaluating ADHD and subtype disorders

      In this MedicalCrossfire™ segment, experts discuss approaches to evaluating and managing ADHD and comorbid conditions, such as tic disorder.

      Preview Program: Evaluating ADHD and subtype disorders

    • Dr Sileo - In the Practice

      Dr. Frank J. Sileo is the Executive Director of The Center for Psychological Enhancement, LLC.

      Preview Program: Dr Sileo - In the Practice

      LIFE curriculum: introduction

      The LIFE Curriculum is designed to help residency program directors prevent, identify, and manage fatigue and impairment in their residents and fellows. Although intended as a tool for graduate medical education, the curriculum has themes that are pe...

    • Stress and depression

      A little bit of stress can serve as a great motivator, but too much can derail a promising career. One of its most serious consequences is depression, and this mood disorder can do more than simply ruin professional aspirations. Learn how to detect s...

      Burnout

      Burnout and its consequence, career crisis, can occur to even the most determined and dedicated resident. Learn the signs and symptoms of burnout and how to manage it before a career needs either life support or reaches end stage.

    • Fatigue

      If you or your residents still think fatigue can be handled with a "bite the bullet" approach, you'll find this module an eye opener. Learn all about a "microsleep," and why you don't want to take one behind the wheel of a car, or "sleep inertia," th...

      Disruptive Behavior

      Inappropriate behavior is no longer tolerated by our society, its institutions, and its professions. Find out what conditions the behavior masks. Learn how to deal with aggression, belittlement, and any of the other behaviors that degrade, hurt, or d...

    • Substance abuse

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      Boundaries Violation

      Boundary violations, because of the very nature of the medical encounter, can be difficult to define unless they are blatant. Usually they are the result of well-meaning professionals who lack experience and require mentoring. Regardless of what moti...

    • LIFE curriculum: conclusion

      Do you hate being the bearer of bad news? Do you recoil when you have to tell a resident that his or her work just isn't up to "snuff"? Well, you're not alone. But you can learn how to stiffen your spine and hone your skills so that you can provide t...