Geriatric Care Courses

Stanford Medcast Episode 13: COVID-19 Miniseries - Palliative Care During COVID-19

Explore how COVID-19 has transformed palliative care, including challenges in remote family communication and the crucial role of support teams in preventing burnout.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Project ECHO Diabetes in the Time of COVID-19: Tackling Therapeutic Inertia: American Diabetes Association Standard of Care Updates (Recorded Webinar)

Empowering primary care providers to manage complex diabetes cases during COVID-19, focusing on high-risk patients without access to specialty care. Updates on ADA standards and treatment strategies.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Hypertension in Primary Care - Improving Control and Reducing Risk

Improve hypertension management in primary care through interactive case studies, covering pathophysiology, guidelines, treatment regimens, and advanced diagnostics for both common and challenging scenarios.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Humanwide: A Precision Health Approach in Primary Care

Explore Stanford Medicine's Humanwide project, focusing on personalized health care through data-driven approaches and comprehensive patient analysis.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Disability Healthcare Gap - Challenges to Culturally Humble Care

Explore challenges in providing culturally humble healthcare for individuals with disabilities, addressing gaps and promoting inclusive practices in medical settings.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design Thinking - What Is It and Why Should I Care?

Explore design thinking basics with Stanford experts. Learn to apply creative problem-solving techniques to work and personal challenges through real-time demonstrations and audience interactions.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Heart Transplant 2023 Virtual Symposium - Stanford Health Care

Annual symposium providing updates on heart transplantation, featuring expert talks on medical advancements, patient experiences, and the gut microbiome's role in health. Offers valuable insights for recipients and caregivers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Non-pharmacological Interventions for Mental Health Conditions in Primary Care

Evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions for depression and anxiety, focusing on alternative and complementary approaches popular among Asian populations, with updates from recent clinical trials.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Living Your Best Life - How Palliative Care Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Discover holistic approaches to manage illness impacts and enhance well-being. Learn about palliative care's role in providing support and improving quality of life during challenging health journeys.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Everything You Want to Know About Palliative Care

Multidisciplinary panel explains palliative care's role in improving quality of life for those with difficult illnesses, covering team roles and holistic patient care approaches.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Living Your Best Life - How Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life

Discover how palliative care enhances quality of life for those with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom relief, stress reduction, and whole-person care alongside other medical treatments.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Primary Care for LGBTQ+ Patients - Take Pride in Your Health

Comprehensive overview of LGBTQ+ healthcare needs, covering sexual health, gender-affirming care, family planning, cancer screening, and mental health. Emphasizes importance of specialized care and patient-provider communication.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Living Well With a Serious Illness - Introduction to Palliative Care and Hospice

Explore palliative care and hospice services, understanding their differences and benefits for individuals with serious illnesses. Learn how these programs enhance quality of life through comprehensive care.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advance Care Planning: Life's Journey and Planning Ahead

Dr. Nicky Quinlan explores advance care planning, discussing its importance, process, and components. Learn how to ensure your healthcare preferences are respected and make informed decisions for your future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stanford Dietitian and Primary Care Doctor Discuss Living Better with Prediabetes

Stanford experts share strategies for reversing prediabetes through lifestyle changes, focusing on physical activity, diet, stress management, and sleep to prevent diabetes development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video