Epilepsy and EEG in Clinical Practice 2016 - General Session

Orlando , FL US
November 10, 2016 to November 12, 2016

 

 

Course Directors: William Tatum, D.O. and Jeffrey Britton, M.D.

The program is intended for neurologists, physicians in internal medicine, family practice and general practice physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with seizures and epilepsy. The course focuses on a review of current clinical practice related to recognizing seizures and epilepsy in conjunction with adjunctive EEG testing and will include details about how technology can lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment. An interactive and didactic format includes multimedia presentations and allows audience participation. The event will conclude with an opportunity for participants to ask questions on the cases discussed or present their own cases to the faculty panel.

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Exhibit Opportunity

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting at this course, please complete the attached exhibit forms and submit to FLA Exhibits.   

 

Target Audience

Neurologists, epileptologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians,nurse practitioners, and health care professionals responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or management of patients with epilepsy.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss common errors when treating children and young adults with recurrent spells
  • Describe the challenges associated with the diagnosis and management of seizures in patients with and without epilepsy
  • Recognize the gaps in treatment that exist for adults with recurrent attacks when medication fails to provide control
  • Discuss the impact of misdiagnoses in the treatment of epilepsy
  • Compare case vignettes of patients with seizures and spells in real-life scenarios that appear during the course of routine clinic and hospital consultation
  • Recognize common normal variations in EEG including the benign variants that may be misleading
  • Identify when to use different techniques in recording and monitoring patients with seizures
  • Recognize the impact of video-EEG monitoring in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with recurrent seizures and attacks that are resistant to medication
  • Recognize and define appropriate treatment strategies for refractory seizure disorders
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 15.50 AOA
  • 15.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
11/10/2016 - 7:15am
Event ends: 
11/12/2016 - 2:15pm
Cost:
$600.00
Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
5800 Universal Blvd.
Orlando , FL 32819
United States

 

 

 

Contact us
Phone: 1-800-462-9633 
E-mail: cme-jax@mayo.edu

Available Credit

  • 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 15.50 AOA
  • 15.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$600.00
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