Volume 73, Number 24, December 15, 2009
About this course
- Released: 12/16/2009
- Expires: 12/15/2011
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Debette et al., the participant should be able to:
• State which neuropsychologic test scores were different in the APOE
4 carriers of study subjects whose parents had dementia• State the parameters that were associated with baseline logical memory and visual reproduction scores among APOE
4 carriers• State the patient group that showed a change in total cerebral brain volume
Core Competencies:
The article by Debette et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Upon completion of the article by Uc et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the driving parameters that were worse in Parkinson's patients versus controls
• State the amount that the driving error count increased for each one standard deviation decrease in cognitive function
• State the amount that the driving errors increased for each 100 ms increase in total useful field of view score
Core Competencies:
The article by Uc 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, has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians; Paul Schulz, MD, has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
