- Advance Care Planning and the use of the POLSTPresenter: Patricia Newton, MDOriginal Date: December 7, 2016Join and review the POLST and Advance Directive while understanding changes, best practices and new research findings with discussion of clinical cases.2.0 ethics CEUs approved by OBNMAlternative Therapies to Pharmaceutical DrugsPresenter: Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPHOriginal Date: November 14, 2016In this presentation, participants discuss patient scenarios and learn about physiologic changes with aging that impact medication use. Additionally, changes with aging that impact specific medications and chronic conditions are addressed. Recommendations for de-prescribing, tapering, or choosing alternative therapies are given.Specific medications to be discussed will include: Vicodin, Norco, Percocet, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine, Valium, diazepam, Xanax, alprazolam, Ativan, lorazepam, Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Advil PM (anything PM), Ambien, zolpidem, Lunesta, cold medicines, bladder medicines (Detrol, Oxybutynin, etc), muscle relaxers, Zantac, ranitidine, Pepcid, and famotidine.2.0 pharmacy CEUs approved by OBNMUpdates in Geriatric Primary Care for Naturopathic PhysiciansPresenter: Alethea Fleming, NDOriginal Date: October 12, 2016Primary care medicine is constantly evolving in all aspects of care. This presentation provides an update on changes in geriatric naturopathic medicine, as well as address some of the most common aspects of geriatric care that are poorly understood or can create apprehension for newer physicians. More doctors are required in geriatric care and naturopaths are well-suited to filling this gap, but need to feel confident and comfortable in doing so.1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
