Sickle Cell and the Role of the Primary Care Physician

Authors

Bruce Reaves, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

3-29-2018

Comments

Presentation: 39:30

Abstract

Outline

• Definition
• Epidemiology
• Diagnosis
• Contraception Counseling
• Pregnancy
• Sickle Cell and Childhood (Biosocial Implications)
• Sickle Cell and the Inpatient Setting (Sickle Cell and the Inpatient Setting; Sickle Cell at Jefferson)

Learning Objectives

• Role of the primary care provider in managing sickle cell
• Briefly review the SS program at Jefferson
• Learn which vaccines a pt with SS needs
• Explore psychosocial needs
• To learn of any resources available to those with SS

Recommended Citation

Reaves, MD, Bruce, "Sickle Cell and the Role of the Primary Care Physician" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 246.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/246

Language

English