Alzheimer's 7 - What Physicians Ask About Diagnosing and Treating Dementia
Description
This activity consists of three videos and is the seventh in a series of courses that seek to educate clinicians on standardized screening, evaluation, and disease management of Alzheimer's and related dementia. This course focuses on the common concerns and questions expressed by physicians about dementia and cognitive impairment. This course covers making the initial observation of cognitive decline and beginning a conversation with older adult patients; overcoming common barriers to making a definitive diagnosis of dementia; and managing the ongoing clinical needs of patients experiencing dementia.
| Course ID #: | TJE 190351.0 | Issue Date: | 06/24/2019 | Expiration Date: | 06/24/2022 |
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Review the warning signs of dementia with older adult patients.
- Schedule a specific screening appointment with patients who exhibit cognitive impairment.
- Instruct patients to bring a family member or caregiver to the screening appointment.
- Communicate with confidence when disclosing the diagnosis of dementia to patients.
- Introduce the perspective of safety when discussing a patient’s driving with the patient and family.
- Provide materials on available community resources at the disclosure appointment.
- Explain to patients and care givers the benefits and potential side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors.
- Share with patients and caregivers the typical behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
- Advise patients and their surgical teams regarding appropriate medications when a patient requires surgery.
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.
Faculty
Michael Lobatz, MD, Co-Chair, Alzheimer's Project Clinical Roundtable, Scripps Health
Daniel Sewell, MD, Chair, Disease Management Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Douglas Galasko, MD, Chair, Screening & Evaluation Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Steven Koh, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair, Provider Education Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Course Developers
Barbara Mandel, MBA, Alzheimer's Project Facilitator, Champions for Health
Michael Lobatz, MD, Co-Chair, Alzheimer's Project Clinical Roundtable, Scripps Health
Daniel Sewell, MD, Chair, Disease Management Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Douglas Galasko, MD, Chair, Screening & Evaluation Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Steven Koh, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair, Provider Education Subcommittee, UC San Diego
Julie Hopkins, MA, MBA, Director, Continuing Professional Education, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Joint Providership
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and Champions for Health. The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Complies with State Requirements
Please SEE the Federation of State Medical Boards overview of Continuing Medical Education requirements by State.
Technical Requirements
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Contact Us
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Resource
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