Improving Diabetes Care Through Better Patient Communication
This 15 minute workshop will be held in conjunction with the Best Practices in Primary Care program. The workshops will be available during the breaks in between sessions of the program.
Who Should Attend:
All primary care clinicians (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) who are active in patient care.
Overview:
The most effective way to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes comes through the concerted treatment of glycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the reality is that nearly 1 in 5 diabetics has poor glycemic control (A), more than one-third have elevated blood pressure (B), and more than half have elevated cholesterol (C)levels (AHRQ Web site). This workshop is designed to reinforce the ABCs of diabetes management through the use of proper physician-patient communication techniques.
This 15 minute session will review the targets set forth by the American Diabetes Association for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, provide attendees the key’s to successful communication with their patients, and allow them to practice communication techniques proven to promote patient involvement and adherence to treatment regimens. With good patient-clinician communication, clinicians are able to encourage and motivate their patients to successfully take charge of their disease and ultimately, their health.
Commercial Supporter:
This program is supported through an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
Employ a comprehensive glycemic control strategy that includes ADA-recommended goals for blood pressure and serum cholesterol, and engages the patient in achieving treatment goals.
Practice communication techniques proven to promote patient involvement and adherence to treatment regimens.
Accreditation: ACCME
Primary Care Network, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Primary Care Network designates this educational activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
