Volume 78, Number 5, January 31, 2012
About this course
- Released: 01/30/2012
- Expires: 01/31/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Amato et al, the participant should be able to:
• Define radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS)
• Recognize that cognitive impairment (CI) is a core feature in many MS patients
• Discuss the findings from this study comparing the cognitive impairment and MRI findings in RIS patients to relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients
Core Competencies:
The article by Amato et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Silver et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss some of the variables that can determine patient decision-making in regards to alternative treatments for a disease process such as carotid stenosis
• Define “information framing” and discuss the results of previous studies that examined the effect of information framing on decision-making in various clinical scenarios
• Discuss the findings from this study assessing subjects' decision-making in asymptomatic carotid stenosis with regard to presentation format, presenter factors, and patient characteristics
Core Competencies:
The article by Silver et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
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.
