Volume 74, Number 15, April 13, 2010
About this course
- Released: 04/12/2010
- Expires: 04/13/2012
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Kerr et al., the participant should be able to:
• Describe the seven different confrontation visual field tests assessed in this study
• Briefly discuss the principles of computerized threshold static perimetry for visual field testing
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding the specificity and sensitivity of confrontation visual field tests compared to automated perimetry
Core Competencies:
The article by Kerr et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Upon completion of the article by Arbouw et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the frequency of sialorrhea in Parkisnon disease
• List the likely causes of sialorrhea in Parkinson disease
• Discuss the evidence for effectiveness of glycopyrrolate for sialorrhea in Parksinson disease based on the findings from this study
• Explain why glycopyrrolate may be better tolerated than other anticholinergic medications for this indication
Core Competencies:
The article by Arbouw 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.
