Dementia and the Primary Care Provider - Live Webinar 8/23/2022

Providers often do not know which tests to use to screen for dementia and are often uncomfortable making a diagnosis of dementia. Massachusetts state laws now requires all providers to be aware of patients who have or might have dementia. This activity helps providers actually screen and diagnosis dementia which is not commonly done in primary care.

Target Audience

Physicians, PCPS, PAs, NPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in geriatric care

Learning Objectives

Participants at the conclusion of this webinar will be able to:

1. Define dementia
2. Choose appropriate screening tests
3. Outline the appropriate workup
4. Discuss treatment options
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
08/23/2022
Course expires: 
08/23/2023
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Hollis Day, MD, MS, MHPE
Chief, Geriatrics Boston Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine

 

 

Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Boston University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation
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