About this event
Back pain, joint pain, a sore throat – most of the time these common complaints are a symptom of something benign and usually self-limited, but occasionally they may be the manifestation of a life-threatening disorder. Using a case-based format, this lecture covers several common chief complaints that may or may not be due to a serious cause, and outlines an approach to evaluating these cases.
Who can attend
Registration is limited to ISMIE and SEMPIC policyholders and their employed staff.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the “SPIT” approach to evaluating a chief complaint
- Explain the differential diagnosis of complaints like headache, joint pain and sore throat to include possible serious conditions
- Discuss how to identify which patients may need further evaluation
About the presenter
Dr. Diane Birnbaumer is residency trained in both internal medicine and emergency medicine and is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Currently a Senior Clinical Educator in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Birnbaumer was Associate Program Director there for nearly 20 years. Dr. Birnbaumer has presented over 2,000 lectures locally, nationally and internationally on clinical and educational topics, ranging from emergency medicine to teaching the teachers. She has received several national awards, including the Outstanding Speaker of the Year and the Outstanding Contribution to Education Awards for the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
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