Wednesday, June 28, 2023
1:00PM – 2:00PM ET
Please note this TeleECHO program is 1:00PM Eastern, 12:00PM Central, 11:00AM Mountain and 10:00AM Pacific.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The DETECT TeleECHO Series connects specialists with on-the-ground community HCPs to educate them on best practices for managing patients with early cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. The program uses a case-based, interactive format designed to enhance clinician knowledge and improve their confidence in treating this population.
PRESENTING FACULTY
Brad Dickerson, MD
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, MA
TARGET AUDIENCE
This virtually live educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of US-based community healthcare providers who care for patients with AD, including primary care clinicians, neurologists, geriatricians, geriatric psychologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and managed care professionals
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Evaluate the burden of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including the process of prolonged decline in cognitive function
- Use cognitive assessments, biomarkers and imaging to distinguish between normal aging and cognitive impairment
- Select and use the best therapeutic options for patients with AD based on up-to-date clinical data on established and emerging disease modifying therapies.
- Employ best practices for multidisciplinary care coordination, workflows, and best practices for referral of patients
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this virtually live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually live activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact: Med Learning Group at [email protected]
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.
