Assess magnitude of benefit for radiation after breast conserving surgery.

Learn underlying basic science and practical clinical management of insomnia evaluation.

Diagnostic testing and treatment are determined based on ability to improve disease process or quality of life/goals of care.

An approach to diagnoses of geriatric patients who have suspected NPH.

How to manage patients once it is determined they have low vision.

Review systemic effects of ocular medications for glaucoma and pupillary dilation.

Learn practical interpretations of echocardiographic changes.

Review frequent impairment and complications of acute stroke.

Health literacy refers to an individual’s ability to understand his or her health and effectively navigate the health care system.  An older patient with low health literacy might present with repeated provider visits or phone calls, misunderstanding of, or non-adherence to, their medication plan, or exacerbations of chronic illness. 

Guardianship is the court appointment of legal authority over the person and property of another individual, called the ward. Consultation with an attorney or bioethicist is advised for individual patient cases.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are increasing among older adults.  These infections may include chlamydia, gonococcal infections, and syphilis⁵. Patients may experience no symptoms or symptoms may be mistaken for a urinary tract infection.