CME Outfitters Announces neuroscienceCME Medical Simulation: 'Differential Diagnosis and Management of Co-Occurring Mood and Motor Symptoms'

Interactive, case-based learning tool offers unique opportunity for clinicians to further develop their problem-solving skills, benefit from input and expertise of experienced faculty, and practice clinical skills to improve patient care

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) May 22, 2009 -- CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce the availability of a neuroscienceCME Medical Simulation titled "Differential Diagnosis and Management of Co-Occurring Mood and Motor Symptoms."

Offered as an interactive online case study, the activity will provide clinicians with strategies drawn from the latest evidence for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with motor and non-motor symptoms.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this 30-minute activity; however, registration is required. For more information, or to participate in this activity, visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR375 and click the Participate in Online Case Study icon.

Statement of Need:

A number of disorders have symptoms that include rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, and/or tremor, but they have different diagnostic criteria and treatments. Appropriate diagnosis is critical in these patients, since misdiagnosis could lead to treatment with a potentially harmful medication or to withholding a pharmacotherapy that is necessary. Many of these conditions can benefit from early recognition and treatment, although a long-term view is important in making management decisions because early treatments can impact overall outcome in either a negative or positive way; efficacy, tolerability, safety, and progression of disability must be considered. Available treatments for movement disorders are aimed at reducing motor symptoms, but non-motor symptoms must also be addressed as they are common and can be disabling. Yet, these symptoms are often unrecognized and untreated. In this interactive, case-based activity, expert faculty will provide evidence and clinical insight on diagnosing and managing both motor and non-motor symptoms in a patient with parkinsonian symptoms, while allowing participants to hone their clinical decision-making skills in the context of a real-world case.

Faculty:

Dylan Wint, MD

Assistant Professor

Director, Program in Neurologic Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

- Improve the accuracy of differential diagnosis of patients with motor symptoms.

- Increase recognition and assessment of non-motor symptoms.

- Utilize effective, evidence-based strategies to develop an individualized treatment plan for patients with motor and non-motor symptoms.

Target Audience:

Physicians, (primary care physicians, neurologists, and psychiatrists), physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other practitioners interested in movement disorders.

Credit Information:

This activity offers CE credit for:

- Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)

- Nurses (CNE)

- Pharmacists (ACPE)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations can be completed online at www.neuroscienceCME.com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Activities tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters, LLC, develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com, http://www.neuroscienceCME.com, or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:

neuroscienceCME.com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME.com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

About neuroscienceCME Medical Simulations:

neuroscienceCME Medical Simulations are dynamic, interactive, patient management scenarios that walk the learner through differential diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies in a variety of clinical areas. These simulations combine video presentations, the latest evidence, and real-world challenges and questions to create a learning environment focused on improving patient care. Each question represents a decision point in the case where the learner, as the clinician, must choose how to proceed based on the available information. Just as in clinical practice, there are often several choices that may lead to an optimal outcome for each patient. When the answer or answers the learner chooses are correct, the rationale and evidence for each one will be displayed. If the learner chooses incorrectly, he or she will be offered a second opportunity to choose the correct answer, and again, the rationale and evidence for each choice will be displayed.

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Contact:

Jessica Primanzon

CME Outfitters, LLC

240.243.1308 direct

240.243.1033 fax

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