Last week, our discussions covered a range of practical topics for Physician Assistants. Members shared their experiences with various continuing medical education (CME) options, particularly in outpatient settings for chronic conditions like COPD and asthma. There was also a recurring theme about the evolving role of PAs in telemedicine, with insights into how different practices are adapting to this change. Several members contributed valuable tips for managing work-life balance, especially in high-demand specialties.
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Best CME for outpatient COPD and asthma
This thread dives into recommendations for the most effective CME programs tailored for outpatient management of COPD and asthma. Itβs a great resource if youβre looking to enhance your clinical skills in these areas.
And in telemed COPD/asthma follow-ups, I add a 60βsecond inhaler check I picked up from a CHEST CME: have them angle the camera, exhale fully, then do βslow and deepβ with a 10βsecond hold for MDIs (DPI = quick and deep). If the connectionβs choppy, I book a quick inβperson spacer demo or send a GINA technique refresher for homework: https://ginasthma.org.