Volume 77, Number 10, September 6, 2011
About this course
- Released: 09/05/2011
- Expires: 09/06/2013
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Salinsky et al, the participant should be able to:
• Compare the most common epilepsy monitoring nnit discharge diagnoses for veterans and civilians
• State the difference in interval from spell onset to diagnosis for veterans as compared to civilians with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
• Describe clinical differences between veterans with epileptic seizures as compared to veterans with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
Core Competencies:
The article by Salinsky et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Gabilondo et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the median time to relapse for patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
• Discuss the clinical presentation of relapses in patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
• Describe features of a patient's initial presentation which are predictive of a subsequent relapse
Core Competencies:
The article by Gabilondo et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Author Disclosures
Refer to listing above the references in 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.
