Presented by:
Neal Weisbrod, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Division of Palliative Care
Disclosure
Dr. Weisbrod has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose. Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure/. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Release Date: 10/2/2022
Expiration Date: 10/1/2025
Target Audience: Physicians, nurse practitioners, PA’s, PCP, palliative care in the state of Florida.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Provide detailed counseling towards patients with dementia and their families regarding advance care planning, prognostication and challenges in end stage disease.
- Outline initial steps in management of common symptoms in dementia including neuropsychiatric symptoms and pain.
- Describe the risks and benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine and a standardized approach to deprescribing.
Requirements for successful completion: Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.
Accreditation:
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit:
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Resource(s) for further study:
An in-depth look at palliative care and its services. Center to Advance Palliative Care. Retrieved September 8, 2022, from https://www.capc.org/training/an-in-depth-look-at-palliative-care-and-its-services/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrPng5mF-gIVPxitBh09eACUEAAYASAAEgJ9kfD_BwE
For additional information, contact Adriana Shum-Jimenez at 352-733-1233 or email Adriana.shum-jimenez@medicine.ufl.edu