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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | Dementia: Update for the Practitioner
 
 Introduction
 
  Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease
Karen L. Bell, M.D.
 
 Treatment Strategies for Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mary Sano, Ph.D.
 
 Treatment of Depression, Agitation, and Psychosis in Dementia
Davangere P. Devanand, M.D.
 
 Recognition of Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal Dementia
Lawrence S. Honig, M.D., Ph.D.
 
  Neuropsychology of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal Dementia Penne Sims, Ph.D.
 
  Neuroimaging in Dementia
Scott A. Small, M.D.
 
  Genetics of Neurodegenerative Disease: Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia
Jennifer Williamson-Catania, M.S.
 
  Legal and Ethical Issues for Patients with Dementia
Daniel G. Fish, Esq.
 
 
Posttest
 
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
 
 
Reference List
 
 
Acknowledgements

   
Evaluation Form
Dementia: Update for the Practitioner

Release Date: March 1, 2004
Valid for Credit through: March 1, 2006

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EXTENT TO WHICH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
MET THE IDENTIFIED OBJECTIVES
 
Course objectives
  1. be familiar with the distinctions between dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
  2. be aware of the findings on history, examination, and laboratory tests for AD and related disorders.
  3. be familiar with the findings on structural and functional brain imaging in mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and related disorders understand role of neuropsychological testing in screening for mild cognitive impairment and dementia and be familiar with mental-status screening tests for use in clinical practice be up-to-date on current treatment modalities for the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
  4. be knowledgeable of the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia.
  5. be able to provide information to patients and families regarding legal and ethical issues.
 
Please answer the following questions:
(5—Outstanding; 4—Good; 3—Satisfactory; 2—Fair; 1—Poor)
 
First objective
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Second objective
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Third objective
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Fourth objective
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Fifth objective
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OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ACTIVITY
 
Objectives were related to overall purpose/goal(s) of activity
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Related to my practice needs
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Will influence how I practice
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Will help me improve patient care
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Stimulated my intellectual curiosity
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Overall quality of material
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Overall, the activity met my expectations
  5  4  3  2  1
 
Avoided commercial bias or influence
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Will the information presented cause you to make any changes in your practice?
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If yes, please describe any change(s) you plan to make in your practice as a result of this activity.
 
How committed are you to making these changes?
(5—very committed to 1—not at all committed)
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