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Patient-Centered Care for LGBT Individuals with Dr. Potter

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Potter talks about why questions on patient social history should include patient identities, adverse life experiences, and coping strategies.  She then identifies questions one may ask to learn about these areas. Afterwards she outlines the 10 "P' methods, and ends by describing how to perform a pelvic exam.

Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.

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Common Intern Issues with Dr. Moffett

In this video, Dr. Bryan Moffett examines common issues interns may face.  He begins by discussing how to approach calls.  He then examines areas like Diabetes, Insulin therapy, Pain management, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), Chest Pain, Hypotension, HTN Blood Pressure, Dsyphea/Hypoxia, Agitation, Diarrhea, and Insomnia

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Boot Camp: Phase 4

Louisville Lectures welcomes you to the fourth phase of our Boot Camp series.  We continue presenting high-yield, critical topics that are useful to starting interns. 


Phase Four

Or What's the Issue

This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Common Intern Issues by Dr. Bryan Moffett and Discussing DNR Issues by Dr. Lori Earnshaw.


Catch Up - Phase One, Phase Two, & Phase Three

If you missed phase one, two, or three, now is your chance to view them. 

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Common Intern Issues

Dr. Bryan Moffett examines common issues interns may face.  He begins by discussing how to approach calls.  He then examines areas like Diabetes, Insulin therapy, Pain management, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), Chest Pain, Hypotension, HTN Blood Pressure, Dsyphea/Hypoxia, Agitation, Diarrhea, and Insomnia


Discussing DNR Orders

Dr. Lori Earnshaw covers how to conduct a clear, effective discussion of DNR including indications and outcomes of CPR and how to approach conflicts about code status in a case-based method.


Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.

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Research Ethics and Regulatory Considerations with Dr. Peyrani

In the Fifth lecture of our Research Series, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses the IRB (Institutional Review Board) review process, and how to determine which type of review (exempt, expedited, or full) a study needs.  This video also examines the regulatory documentation process. 

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Statistical Issues During Planning with Stephen Furmanek

In the Fourth lecture of our Research Series, Dr. Stephen Furmanek discusses the various issues that could arise while conducting a study.  Some of the topics he covers are how to determine the correct sample size, and how results can be effected by the effect size, and variance or the data set.

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Boot Camp: Phase 3

Louisville Lectures welcomes you to the third phase of our Boot Camp series.  We continue presenting high-yield, critical topics that are useful to starting interns. 


Phase Three

Or Anything But Cute

This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Acute Kidney Injury by Dr. George Aronoff and Acute Mental Status Changes by Dr. Charlene Mitchell.


Catch up - Phase One & Two

If you missed phase one & two, now is your chance to view them.

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Acute Kidney Injury

In this Lecture, Dr. George Aronoff provides a working definition of acute kidney injury and discusses relative risks of AKI, a practical clinical algorithm for diagnosis and a rapid approach to treatment.

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Acute Mental Status Changes

In this Lecture, Dr. Charlene Mitchell gives a thorough talk on altered mental status including clinical features, risk factors, epidemiology, pathogenesis, management and prevention. A must for all house staff officers, intensivists and hospitalists! 

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Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.

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Study Designs: Quality & Performance Improvement with Dr. Carrico

In the third lecture of our research series, Dr. Ruth Carrico discusses quality and performance improvement as a research topic. She covers design approaches specific to QI projects, specifically in comparison to clinical research.  She then discusses how to interpret the results and make changes that result in performance improvement.

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Planning the Study: Research Question and Study Designs with Dr. Peyrani

In this second lecture of our research series, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses where research questions come from and what makes a good research question. She covers designing a study including selecting the appropriate type of study for your research question. 

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Research in a University Setting with Dr. Ramirez

This is the first lecture in a research lecture series (initially provided as a symposium by the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases). He then covers important principles regarding conducting research in a university setting from the initial clinical question to publication and establishing a database for continuing research. 

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