Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Radiation Therapy in the Management of High Risk Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer in the Geriatric Population - #51

Describes the role of radiation therapy in the management of high risk non-metastatic prostate cancer.

Understand the course of treatment for patients with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer.

Assess magnitude of benefit for radiation after breast conserving surgery.

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

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

Review systemic effects of ocular medications for age related macular degeneration.

Review frequent impairment and complications of acute stroke.

Review medical conditions and medications that can prolong QT

Create awareness amongst providers about the role and value in conducting Performance Improvement (PI) programs in the nursing home.

Understand key concepts in healthcare quality improvement in any setting.

Learn necessary positioning and mobility requirements for geriatric patients undergoing a fluoroscopic study.

Review cardiac causes of syncope.

Review key renal function lab values in a geriatric patient.

Review etiolgies of acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients.

Learn practical gait assessment for geriatric patients.

Identify and manage ophthalmic complications of systemic medications.