Neurology: Volume 84, Number 17, April 28, 2015
About this course
- Released: 04/28/2015
- Expires: 04/28/2018
POSTSTROKE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AND COMPLETED SUICIDES: A SOCIOECONOMIC AND NATIONWIDE PERSPECTIVE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Eriksson et al, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize that having had a stroke increases the risk of suicidal thoughts and the risk of suicide
- Recognize that in the general population, suicide rates vary with socioeconomic factors such as civil status, education, and income
- Discuss the results of this study assessing whether socioeconomic and other clinical factors are associated with suicide attempts and completed suicides in patients with stroke
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Eriksson et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
FULL MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Morgenstern et al, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize that previous models of outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) using hematoma volume and level of consciousness have not accounted for the effect of early decisions to limit medical treatment, such as do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders or withdrawal of medical support
- Recognize that recent studies demonstrate that the use of DNR orders early after ICH independently influences risk of mortality after ICH and may result in self-fulfilling prophecies
- Discuss the results from this study assessing mortality and functional outcomes at 5 centers whose practice was to offer full care for patients with ICH for at least the first 5 days following symptom onset
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Morgenstern et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
THIS PAGE IS REQUIRED READING BEFORE BEGINNING ALL ACCME-ACCREDITED COURSES
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.
