Effectively Navigating a Complex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Terrain - Neurology

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Webinar

Stanford in collaboration with Med-IQ presents this one hour workshop designed to improve clinician knowledge regarding disease symptoms to facilitate a timely referral/diagnosis, the unique characteristics/preferences shared by the millennial generation and its impact of MS care, and arm clinicians' ability to detect early signs of disease progression and apply the clinical evidence on available MS therapies are urgently needed. 

All practitioners : Free

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Understand revisions and nuances to the MS diagnostic criteria to maximize early diagnosis while minimizing misdiagnosis
2. Discuss the evolution of the MS treatment paradigm introducing the concept of neurologic reserve and exploring the evidence for early, optimal therapy
3. Incorporate contemporary treatment approaches to initiating, monitoring and switching therapies balancing prognostic and safety considerations.
4. Understand the unique characteristics and healthcare preferences of the millennial generation as they relate to MS

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name:  Sonia Vittori
     Title: Compliance and Meeting Planning Specialist
     Ph: (650)724-9549
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Ph: (650)-497-8554
     Email: [email protected]

For CE general questions or comments related to nursing education, contact Med-IQ.
     Ph: (toll free) 866-858-7434 
     Email: [email protected]

 

The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech.
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