Volume 75, Number 4, July 27, 2010
About this course
- Released: 07/26/2010
- Expires: 07/27/2012
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Dhamoon et al., the participant should be able to:
• State clinical factors predictive of quality of life following stroke
• Describe the time course of the decline in quality of life following stroke
• Discuss the effect of insurance status on quality of life following stroke
Core Competencies:
The article by Dhamoon et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Andersohn et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the overall risk for increased self-harm/suicidal behavior in patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
• State which AEDs are particularly associated with an increased risk of self-harm/suicidal behavior
• Discuss clinical characteristics associated with an increased risk
Core Competencies:
The article by Andersohn 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.
