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In the United States, ICD-10 is now referred to as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for the diagnoses and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS) for the procedures. This presentation will concentrate on the modifications that comprise the procedure codes, namely ICD-10-PCS.

In the United States, ICD-10 is now referred to as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for the diagnoses and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS) for the procedures. This presentation will concentrate on the modifications that comprise the procedure codes, namely ICD-10-CM.

Cultural competence is an important skill that, for most health care providers, develops over time through education and experience. Academic, professional, and government organizations agree that cultural competency should be part of health care providers’ knowledge base. Community-based faculty and preceptors can be instrumental in developing cultural competency as an essential skill for health professions students. Clinical teaching during clerkships offers many opportunities for preceptors and student to learn from diverse patient encounters.

Mobile devices and health-related digital applications are increasing in popularity and usefulness in clinical settings. Evidence-based practice (EBP) — the process of applying rigorous research evidence to clinical practice in conjunction with clinical knowledge and patient preferences — is a major force in both healthcare education and clinical settings. By leveraging mobile technology solutions, you can improve both the quality and delivery of healthcare. This program will provide you with an overview of the emerging mobile device options, applications, and resources.

Multidisciplinary teams working together make fewer mistakes and ultimately achieve better outcomes for their patients. Statewide AHEC Network Program Executive Director Denise Kornegay, MSW will discuss the most effective methods for integrating health professionals into a cohesive multidisciplinary team; creating structures and communication patterns that foster interdisciplinary care; and identifying and addressing team challenges.

Jim Hotz MD and Tary Brown, both of Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc., will discuss the whys and hows of becoming a teaching health site. They will show how the Board of Directors, executive staff, and clinical staff of a FQHC all work together to develop a successful teaching site.

It's not enough to simply have health careers students come to your community for a clerkship - how can you show them that your community is a great place to live? Do you need ideas for recruitment and retention of health careers students? Find out what students want from a community and how you can integrate them into your area during their clerkship.

Parkinson's Disease is typically diagnosed in largely healthy patients, and the diagnosis itself may initially have a greater impact than the disease. Participants in this seminar lead by Dr. Lawrence Elmer will hear about options on how to deliver a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and address initial patient concerns.

As a preceptor you've probably had some super-star learners that you'd love to recruit to work in your practice. On the other hand, you may have had experiences where you couldn't wait for a learner to finish their rotation. What makes those learners so difficult? This session will discuss common problems with learners and some specific strategies to help those students succeed.

Relationships are crucial in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Gila Bronner has established a world-wide reputation for understanding and assisting couples with managing this stress, in part through maintaining healthy sexual relationships. Bronner's approach includes but extends beyond the psychological barriers, as PD symptoms can affect emotional connections, sexual function, and sexual satisfaction.

T. Andrew Albritton, MD is associate dean for curriculum and professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He has served as the medicine clerkship director and director of student education for the Department of Medicine. In addition to serving as the associate dean for curriculum, he is the co-director of the community-based faculty development program and program director for Essentials of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Albritton will discuss the principles of teaching and evaluating students in a busy practice.

Dr. White will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and techniques for successful teaching. This session will discuss community based faculty "promotion" policies and guidance as well as opportunities for research skill development.

Ms. Sodomka will provide an overview of patient- and family-centered care and discuss how involving the patient and family in healthcare processes and decisions can result in improved patient satisfaction. She has been a national advocate of patient- and family-centered care since the 1990s. Her groundbreaking efforts at MCG Health System were showcased in the PBS documentary "Remaking American Medicine" that debuted in October 2006 on PBS affiliates across the nation.

Dr. John Morgan will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). He will highlight signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, current treatment and future therapies.

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine faculty will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and the realities of hosting students in a busy practice.

Dr. Andy Albritton from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine will discuss the principles of teaching and evaluating students in a busy practice.