Sleep Medicine for the Primary Care Physician 2016 PDF & VIDEO

Sleep Medicine for the Primary Care Physician 2016 PDF & VIDEO 

• Approach to the Patient with Sleep Problems – Matt T. Bianchi, MD, PhD

• Insomnia – Matt T. Bianchi, MD, PhD

• Sleep Apnea – Sairam Parthasarathy, MD

• Restless Leg Syndrome and Other Movement Disorders in Sleep – John W. Winkleman, MD, PhD

• Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia – Thomas E. Scammell, MD

• Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Jet Lag – Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD, FAASM

• NREM Parasomnias – Michael J. Howell, MD

• REM Sleep Disorders – Michael J. Howell, MD

• Sleep Problems Specific to Geriatric Patients – Nalaka S. Gooneratne, MD

• Sleep Problems Specific to Pediatric Patients – Umakanth A. Khatwa, MD, MB, BS

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease – Virend K. Somers, MD

• Sleep and Co-Morbid Psychiatric Disorders – Andrew D. Krystal, MD

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Date of Original Release: November 15, 2016

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the best clinical approach to a patient with a known or suspected sleep disorder
• Differentiate between restless leg syndrome and other movement disorders in sleep
• Analyze the causes of and treatment approaches to sleep apnea
• Explain how circadian rhythm works and how best to manage jet lag
• Contrast sleep disorders specific to older patients as compared to younger adults
• Compare sleep problems in children with sleep problems in adults
• Classify REM and NREM sleep disorders
• Diagnose sleep disorders amid comorbid medical disorders
• Outline sleep disorders that occur concomitantly with psychiatric disorders

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for internists, family physicians, geriatricians, pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists (who act as primary care providers), residents in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, physician assistants in primary care practices and nurse practitioners in primary care practices.

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