CME | Focus Forward: Navigating ADHD Across the Lifespan

The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive explore ADHD across different life stages, from childhood to adulthood, highlighting key symptoms and treatment strategies. Join our hosts as they provide insights on managing ADHD and guide physicians on having supportive, stigma-free conversations with patients and families. 

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore ADHD from childhood through adulthood, breaking down the signs, symptoms, and evidence-based treatments. Our expert hosts share practical advice for managing ADHD in various stages of life and offer strategies for distinguishing it from other conditions. You'll also learn how to have supportive, stigma-free conversations with patients and their families. Perfect for family physicians looking to deepen their understanding of ADHD and improve patient care. 

Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access.  

Whether you're navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit! 

 

Credit Claiming -   

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link. https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/17647/e  

 

Learning Objectives:   

1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults.  

2. Discuss evidence-based treatment options, including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy, for managing ADHD across the lifespan.  

3. Facilitate stigma-free conversations about ADHD with patients and their families.  

4. Evaluate patients presenting for an ADHD assessment by distinguishing between ADHD symptoms and other potential differential diagnoses. 

 

References  

Olagunju AE, Ghoddusi F. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(2):157-166. 

American Academy of Family Physicians. ADHD Toolkit. Available at: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/emotional-wellbeing/adhd-toolkit.html. Accessed October 2024. 

Loskutova NY, Lutgen CB, Callen EF, Filippi MK, Robertson EA. Evaluating a Web-Based Adult ADHD Toolkit for Primary Care Clinicians. J Am Board Fam Med. 2021;34(4):741-752. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2021.04.200606. 

Wolraich ML, Hagan JF Jr, Allan C, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2019;144(4) 

. doi:10.1542/peds.2019-2528. Correction published in Pediatrics. 2020;145(3) 

. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3997. 

 

Resources 

AAFP ADHD Toolkit 

 

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