Neurology: Volume 83, Number 14, September 30, 2014
About this course
- Released: 09/30/2014
- Expires: 09/30/2017
PREDICTORS OF DEMENTIA IN PARKINSON DISEASE: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Anang et al, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss disease characteristics that predict the development of dementia in patients with Parkinson disease (PD)
- Discuss sleep disorders that predict the development of dementia in patients with PD
- Discuss autonomic disorders that predict the development of dementia in patients with PD
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Anang et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
OPIOIDS FOR CHRONIC NONCANCER PAIN: A POSITION PAPER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Franklin, the participant should be able to:
- State the age group at highest risk for opioid analgesic poisoning deaths
- State the most common circumstance in which opioid analgesic overdose deaths occur
- Discuss the morphine equivalent dose range at which it is recommended that providers seek consultation for patients who have not substantially improved
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Franklin covers the following core competencies:
- Medical Knowledge
- Systems Based Practice
AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology and as an Associate Editor for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology; has received royalties for the books Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination and Neurology for the Non-Neurologist; and anticipates receiving royalties for the book Neurologic Disorders due to Systemic Disease. James WM Owens Jr. MD, PhD receives royalties from UpToDate, Waltham, MA; grant support from NIH (PI, K08NS054882); and a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
