Volume 75, Number 3, July 20, 2010
About this course
- Released: 07/19/2010
- Expires: 07/20/2012
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Bernat et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the historical timeline of the description and definition of the vegetative state (VS) and the minimally conscious state (MCS)
• Briefly define the VS and the MCS
• Discuss the findings from the two studies on the prognosis in VS and MCS reported in this issue of Neurology, as summarized by the editorialist
• Discuss the opinion of the editorialist regarding the significance of the two studies on the prognosis in VS and MCS reported in this issue of Neurology
Core Competencies:
The article by Bernat et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
• Professionalism
• Systems-Based Practice
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Raymont et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the most common cause of new-onset epilepsy in young adults
• State the frequency of posttraumatic epilepsy due to combat brain injury seen in the current study
• List the factors seen in this study that were associated with the development of posttraumatic epilepsy
• Recognize that posttraumatic epilepsy can develop in some patients as a very late consequence of combat brain injury
Core Competencies:
The article by Raymont 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.
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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, 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.
