Endocrinology/Rheumatology is the first of two books in the Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program (ACSAP) series to be released in 2014.
Preventing and managing endocrinologic and rheumatologic disorders are common patient care services provided by the clinical pharmacist in the ambulatory care setting. Endocrinology/Rheumatology presents evidence-based updates on a wide range of these disorders.
Ten chapters divided into three modules comprise the book, as follows:
Endocrinology I
- Guidelines and Treatment of Hyperglycemia;
- Diabetes-Related Complications;
- Diabetes Practice Management; and
- Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome.
Endocrinology II
- Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders;
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders; and
- Hypogonadism.
Rheumatology
- Gout and Hyperuricemia;
- Rheumatoid Arthritis; and
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Designed for Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacists (BCACPs), each ACSAP release presents new, evidence-based content that can be integrated into structured training programs or that can assist advanced-level practitioners in maintaining their clinical competence. ACSAP chapters are fully referenced, with online links to literature compilers such as PubMed. In addition, hypertext links provide ready access to clinical practice guidelines, official recommendations, and patient assessment tools. Graphic features focus on pivotal studies, patient care scenarios, and take-home points that can be readily integrated into clinical practice. Multimedia elements such as video and audio files further enhance the learner’s experience.
Endocrinology/Rheumatology is ideal for pharmacists seeking the most up-to-date evidence on the subject matter and those seeking continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit. Pharmacists can earn up to 18.5 CPE credit hours upon successful completion of the online tests associated with each of the modules. BCACPs seeking board recertification credit must submit their tests by May 15, 2014. Pharmacists seeking CPE credit must submit their tests by January 14, 2017.
More information on the ACSAP series and Endocrinology/Rheumatology is available at www.accp.com/bookstore/acsap.aspx#2014b1.