WEBCAST - Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Conference 2016

Phoenix, AZ US
November 11, 2016 to November 12, 2016

Course Director: Erika D. Driver-Dunckley, M.D.

Link to Live Webcast Stream: 
http://services.choruscall.com/links/parkinsons2016.html
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This comprehensive review is directed primarily to neurologists in practice, primary care physicians, and other allied healthcare professionals who evaluate movement disorder patients. The emphasis of this intermediate level program is fundamental diagnosis and treatment of issues that commonly confront the clinician. We are pleased to announce that this program has been  Endorsed by the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society.

A combined format of lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, and video vignettes provides a thorough review of the differential diagnosis and treatment of these movement disorders. Active audience participation is strongly encouraged.

Registration Fees: $370.00

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Target Audience

Primary care physicians, neurologists, NPs, PAs, RNs and other allied health professionals who evaluate movement disorder patients will find this intermediate level program valuable to fundamental diagnosis and treatment. 

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Differentiate between the most common hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders
  • Differentiate between Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson’s disease
  • Compare Parkinson’s disease from Atypical Parkinsonian syndromes
  • Assess the first-line pharmacologic options for the most common movement disorders
  • Compare the indications for botulinum toxin therapy of movement disorders
  • Describe the indications for deep brain stimulation surgery of movement disorders
  • Identify which pharmacological treatment should be used for management of early Parkinson’s disease

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 9.00 AAFP Prescribed
  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.00 AOA
Event starts: 
11/11/2016 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
11/12/2016 - 12:30pm
Cost:
$370.00
Mayo Clinic Education Center
Waugh Auditorium
5777 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054
United States

Available Credit

  • 9.00 AAFP Prescribed
  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 9.00 AOA

Price

Cost:
$370.00
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