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Dialogue from the Dais: Challenges in the Continuum of Care for Patients with Spasticity

Presented by:

Ramon L. Rodriguez, MD
Director, University of Florida Movement Disorders Clinic
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Program Description:

This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is 60 minutes.

General Information:

Requirements for Successful Completion:

  • This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture) in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test.
  • There is no fee to participate in this CME activity or to receive CME credit.
  • Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.
  • In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.

Media: Internet
Release Date:    May 2, 2011
Expiration Date:  May 2, 2013

Target Audience:

Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Clinical Neurologists, Movement Disorder Specialists, Allied Health Professionals treating patients with spasticity.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Define spasticity.
  2. Characterize spasticity by distribution.
  3. Recognize clinical patterns of spasticity.
  4. Identify some common causes of spasticity
  5. List treatment options for spasticity.

Faculty Disclosure:

Ramon L. Rodriguez, MD has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.

 

Continuing Medical Education Credit:

 

 

Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Medicine and Medtelligence. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material 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.

Commercial Support:

This CME activity is supported by an educational grant from Ipsen.

System Requirements:

In order to view this presentation, your computer must have a media player such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or Real One.

CME Contact:

For any question regarding this Internet CME activity, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 352-733-0064.

The University of Florida College of Medicine has received permission to use this copyrighted material within a CME activity on the internet.

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