Best Practices: Transitioning from Inpatient to Outpatient
Joe Avelino, RN, BSN, MHSA, CPHQ, describes the patient care protocols upon discharge from the inpatient setting to the outpatient setting to assure that patients will continue their care.
Regulating the Practice of Psychiatry
Experts in the field of psychiatry discuss the differences between other specialties and psychiatry as well as the inconsistency within psychiatry itself.
Pain Contracts vs Agreements Between Clinicians and Patients
Charles Argoff, MD, leads a discussion on the use of pain contracts versus pain agreements between clinicians and patients to bring about desired outcomes.
Peer to Peer Discussion Initiatives and Telemedicine Impact
Experts discuss the need for and impact of peer-to-peer discussion initiatives, as well as the impact telemedicine utilization has had on the opioid crisis.
Accessing Dupilumab for Treatment of AD
A discussion on ease of access for dupilumab for the treatment of atopic dermatitis including the process for approval and coverage.
Role of Disease-Modifying Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis
Examining the potential role for biologic, dupilumab, in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Evolution of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Treatment Regimens
Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, reviews the historical background of using SGLT2 inhibitors and the impact on patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Role of MRA Blockers in HF Treatment
Evaluating the facilitation of an MRA (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) when using an optimal adjuvant medical therapy for the treatment of heart failure.
Current Protocols in Psychiatric Care
Henry Nasrallah, MD, compares the European Guidelines and United States Guidelines; the panel discusses guidelines currently in place for psychiatric patients.
Lack of Guideline-Supported Protocols
Joe Avelino, RN, BSN, MHSA, CPHQ, defines a hospital versus an institution; and Rahn Bailey, MD, DFAPA, and Henry Nasrallah, MD, discuss the lack of guideline-supported protocols for patients
Role and Impact of Prescription Monitoring Programs
Experts share insights on how they have utilized Prescription Monitoring Programs to combat the opioid crisis and improve the safety of prescribed opioids.
Essential Patient Education Considerations for Naloxone
Experts share approaches to normalize conversations about naloxone with patients, as well as share important considerations for maximizing naloxone education.