4th International Conference on Primary Care and Public Healthcare

Our session on "Roles of Primary Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic" will discuss the critical functions and adaptations of primary care during one of the biggest global health crises of recent times. Need we say, the pandemic changed the healthcare system forever across the world; hence, primary care has been in the forefront in managing such challenges. This session will address the global impacts of COVID-19, the impact it has on primary care, the development of treatment and testing models, the treatment and management of chronic diseases, and the mental health effects this pandemic has caused.

• Impacts of COVID-19 worldwide
• Impacts of COVID-19 on primary care
• Treatments and testing for COVID-19
• Chronic conditions during COVID-19
• Depression and anxiety in these pandemic times

Welcome to our interactive session on "Emergency Medicine and Treatment Procedures" where we will share information on the exciting world of emergency care. Be it a sudden crisis in health, a traumatic injury, or a potentially life-threatening condition; it is always the first line of defense that institutes rapid and decisive action when every second counts. This module will walk you through essential aspects of emergency medicine—from its pivotal role to common emergencies and how to integrate emergency care into the primary setting and, more broadly, healthcare emergency management. Engage with some of the compelling insights and practical knowledge that underpin this important field.

• Role of emergency medicine
• Common medical emergencies
• Importance of emergency Care
• Emergency medicine primary care
• Potential of primary healthcare in emergency medicine
• Healthcare emergency management

Seasonal allergies, often referred to as hay fever, significantly impact quality of life, especially during peak allergy seasons. Understanding the triggers, symptoms, and management strategies is crucial for effective primary care. This session will delve into key topics related to Seasonal Allergies and Primary Care Treatments, including the latest research trends and advancements in managing allergic conditions.

• Hay fever triggers and treatment
• Nasal allergies
• Pollen allergy causes, symptoms, and treatments
• Asthma & allergy forecast
• Basophil, eosinophil & mast cell disorders
• Genetic risk factors for the development of allergic disease
• Allergies and hypersensitivities
• Asthma and pulmonary diseases

Mental health and substance use disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide and are increasingly recognized as critical areas within primary healthcare systems. This session, titled “Mental Health, Addiction, and Public Health Awareness in Primary Care,” will explore how primary care providers play a frontline role in addressing mental wellness, managing addiction, and promoting awareness across communities.

• Integrated Mental Health Care
• Substance Use Management
• Healthcare medical fitness program
• Stigma Reduction & Awareness
• Menstruation-effective healthcare
• Preventive Mental Health Strategies
• Digital Tools & Telepsychiatry

Global and Public Health Initiatives focus on collaborative efforts to tackle widespread health challenges through coordinated strategies and research. These initiatives aim to enhance health outcomes on an international scale by addressing key issues like disease prevention, health promotion, and health equity. They leverage cross-border partnerships and innovations to drive impactful, sustainable solutions for global well-being.

• Future of global health initiatives
• Global initiative on health and the economy
• Makeover mental health opportunities
• Open doors to distinguished patient care
• Promote health care professionals

Primary Care Oncology is a transformative approach that integrates cancer prevention, early detection, and ongoing management within the primary care setting. This model provides continuous, patient-centered support, crucial for improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals facing cancer. By incorporating oncology into primary care, the focus shifts to a holistic model of care that addresses both the disease and the overall well-being of the patient.

• Radiological diagnostic and therapeutic treatments
• Multiple myeloma
• Blood cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Primary care role in cancer care
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Healthcare resources in oncology
• Primary care oncology providers

Primary care cardiology focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of heart conditions within a primary care framework. It emphasizes early intervention and ongoing care to enhance cardiovascular health and prevent complications. The session will cover critical topics including:

• Coronary heart disease
• Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
• Cardiomyopathy
• Pinnacle healthcare system
• Myocardial infraction
• Heart and vascular care
• Heart problems during pregnancy
• Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
• Cardioembolic stroke

Primary Care Urology involves the comprehensive management of urinary and reproductive health within a primary care setting. This approach emphasizes early diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care to improve urological health and patient outcomes. Primary care providers are often the first point of contact for patients with urological concerns, making their role crucial in managing a wide range of conditions.

• Urinary tract infection and bladder infections
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Kidney stones in children
• Sexual dysfunction and pelvic floor problems
• Urinary system diseases
• Birth defects involving the urological and genital systems
• Urofacial syndrome

Quality in Primary Care and Epidemiology focuses on integrating data-driven approaches to enhance patient care and public health outcomes. By emphasizing evidence-based practices, disease prevention, and effective resource utilization, this approach aims to optimize healthcare delivery and address emerging health trends.

• Person-centered primary care system
• Clinical epidemiology & health care
• Primary care practice
• Changes in primary care utilization after epidemiology
• Purpose of primary care epidemiology
• Efficient uses of primary care services
• Using epidemiology to support primary healthcare

Infectious Diseases and Public Health session will explore the critical role of public health in preventing, managing, and controlling infectious diseases. It will cover key topics such as incubation periods, immunization strategies, and the work of centers for disease control. The session will also delve into the management of infectious diseases in primary care settings, including diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Attendees will gain insights into epidemiology, emerging infectious diseases, and effective public health strategies to mitigate outbreaks and enhance health safety.

• Incubation
• Immunization
• Centers for disease control and prevention
• Management of infectious and communicable disease
• Management of infectious disease in primary care
• Diagnosis of infectious disease
• Healthcare-associated infections
• Epidemiology and prevention
• Emerging infectious diseases

Surgical Care, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing encompass specialized, high-stakes care in managing acute and complex health conditions. These areas emphasize rapid, effective interventions and continuous monitoring to ensure optimal patient outcomes in critical and emergent situations.

• Moral distress among nurses in surgical units
• Emergency nursing-care patient satisfaction scale
• Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
• Primary healthcare and health emergencies
• Biopsy and its side effects after surgery
• Emergency, urgent, scheduled, and elective types of surgery
• Primary health care nursing
• Surgical site infections & antibiotics
• General surgery diseases & treatments

Primary care advancements in Diabetes and Obesity focus on innovative strategies for early detection, personalized treatment, and ongoing management. These approaches aim to improve patient outcomes through integrated care models that address both conditions comprehensively.

• Lifestyle risk factors for type 2 diabetes
• Role of healthcare professionals in diabetes care
• Gallbladder disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Primary care diabetes
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Diabetes self-care in primary health facilities
• Diabetes mellitus and primary healthcare
• Obesity management in primary care

Pediatrics and Nurse Practitioners collaborate to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for children's health needs. This partnership focuses on early intervention, preventative care, and managing chronic conditions to ensure optimal growth and development. By integrating expertise, they enhance the quality of pediatric care within primary and public health settings.

• Bronchiolitis
• Pediatric healthcare
• Polio
• Children's health services
• Adolescent medicine and treatments
• Pediatric palliative care

Geriatric Care in Public Health emphasizes tailored strategies to address the unique needs of aging populations. This approach integrates preventive measures, chronic disease management, and support services to enhance the quality of life for older adults. It focuses on creating sustainable, community-based solutions to improve health outcomes and well-being in the elderly.

• Importance of geriatric medicine
• Gerontology vs geriatrics: The high demand in healthcare
• Advances in geriatric diseases
• Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders
• Neuromuscular diseases in geriatric patients
• Geriatric feline diseases
• Adult geriatric muscle diseases
• Geriatric dentistry: Systemic diseases

Primary Health Care (PHC) and Family Medicine are foundational components of a health care system designed to provide comprehensive, continuous care to individuals and families throughout their lives. This model emphasizes accessibility, prevention, and the integration of various health services. By focusing on long-term relationships between patients and providers, PHC aims to improve overall health outcomes and enhance community well-being.

• Strengthening communicable disease control through primary healthcare
• Equity in health and health services
• The family physician is a skilled clinician
• Family medicine is a community-based discipline
• Primary care and wellness
• The patient-physician relationship is central to the role of the family physician
• Family medicine and primary care

Orthopedic Primary Care addresses musculoskeletal health through early diagnosis, treatment, and management of bone and joint issues. This approach integrates preventive care and rehabilitation strategies within a primary care setting to improve mobility and overall function.

• Orthopedic surgery
• Fracture management and bone health
• Chronic pain
• Sports medicine

Dermatology, a field often perceived as the domain of specialists, is increasingly becoming a vital component of primary care practice. With skin conditions ranking among the most common reasons for primary care visits, there is a growing need for primary care practitioners to possess a deeper understanding of dermatological issues. This session, Primary Care Dermatology aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of skin conditions, bridging the gap between general practice and specialized dermatology care.

• Skin diseases
• AI in skin lesion diagnosis
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Rhinoplasty and otoplasty
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures

Reproductive and Sexual Health covers a broad spectrum of services and education designed to enhance reproductive function and sexual wellness. It integrates preventive strategies, management of reproductive disorders, and support for sexual health concerns throughout an individual's life. This holistic approach prioritizes patient-centered care, aiming to improve overall health and well-being.

• Women’s sexual health disorders
• Family planning for primary health care
• HIV/AIDS & breastfeeding
• Sexual health services
• COVID-19 and sexual and reproductive healthcare
• Women's perspectives on reproductive health services
• Sexual Health promotion in primary care
• Human papillomavirus, hepatitis, and cytomegalovirus

Primary Care Ophthalmology focuses on early detection, diagnosis, and management of eye conditions and visual impairments. It integrates routine eye exams, preventive care, and treatment for common ocular issues to ensure optimal vision health and address visual concerns effectively.

• Age-related macular degeneration
• Diabetes-related retinopathy
• Cataracts
• Uncorrected refractive errors
• Stargardt disease
• Amblyopia
• Gene therapy in ophthalmology
• Primary care optometry

Primary Care Dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and oral health issues. It emphasizes routine check-ups, preventive care, and basic restorative procedures to maintain overall oral health. This approach ensures comprehensive care for common dental concerns and promotes long-term dental well-being.

• Root canal treatment & orthodontic treatment
• Dentures and dental implants
• Dental healthcare centres
• Enamel erosion
• Primary oral healthcare
• Dental fissure sealants