Can’t Miss Diagnoses in Primary Care
- Speaker:
- Kristene Diggins, DNP, JD, CNE, FAANP, MBA
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
May 12, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078567
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Diagnostic error is the leading cause of malpractice claims … with the highest proportion of pay-outs and even more alarming, more often resulting in death. Inaccurate diagnosis can be life threatening to patients and you need to know when a patient needs further intervention. Determining which diagnoses are time sensitive in primary care can often be challenging at the point of care. Dr. Diggins will review the top emergent conditions seen in primary care, including assessment, evaluation, and appropriate referral, so you don’t miss them!
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Speaker
Kristene Diggins, DNP, JD, CNE, FAANP, MBA Related seminars and products
Kristene Diggins, DNP, JD, CNE, FAANP, MBA, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner, healthcare law scholar, and educator whose career bridges advanced clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and national NP leadership. Licensed across ten states, Dr. Diggins has extensive clinical experience in primary care, family practice, geriatrics, urgent care, palliative medicine, behavioral health, telehealth, and hospice.
She currently serves as a clinical trials sub-investigator for CVS MinuteClinic and has led multi-state clinical initiatives and directed national behavioral health programs throughout her career. As an adjunct faculty member, she has trained thousands of NPs through academic appointments and fellowship development.
Dr. Diggins holds the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential and is an inducted Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), one of the profession's highest honors. She was recently elected to the AANP Selections Committee for Fellows, reflecting her continued leadership within the organization.
Widely published, Dr. Diggins serves as an editor and reviewer for major NP journals and has contributed to national policy, scope-of-practice advocacy, and health equity initiatives.
Dr. Diggins holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a combination that uniquely positions her as an authoritative voice on malpractice prevention, documentation standards, and legal risk management in modern NP practice.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristene Diggins has employment relationships with United Healthcare, SteadyMD, and Chamberlain University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristene Diggins serves on the AANP Fellows Selection Committee, serves as the AANP National Convenient Care Co‑ Chair, and works as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence Appraiser. She is a fellow of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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Objectives
- Determine the common and atypical clinical presentation for patients presenting with emergency conditions.
- Evaluate patients with focused questions and exam techniques.
- Differentiate emergent pulmonary and cardiac conditions from common medical conditions.
- Execute the appropriate transfer mode (personal vehicle vs. EMS) of patients with a ‘can’t miss’ condition.
Outline
Cardiovascular Assessment & Diagnosis- H & P Specific pointers
- Key exam findings in normal/abnormal exam
- Differential Diagnosis: MI
- H & P specific pointers
- Key exam findings in normal/abnormal exam
- Differential Diagnosis: CVA/TIA
- H & P specifics for pulmonary exam
- Key findings in normal exam/abnormal
- Differential Diagnosis of interest: PE
- Point of care Clinical Decision Support tools
- Limitations of CDSS and other collaborative decisions tools to effectively diagnose/timely
- Evidence based process of collaboration in primary care urgencies/diagnosis
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
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