Description:

Program Objectives

After attending this educational activity, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss and apply diagnostic criteria for Parkinson’s disease
2. Discuss current state of the field in the available disease modifying treatment
    in PD
3. Discuss treatment options for early and advanced PD
4. Discuss diagnosis and management of sleep dysfunction in the spectrum of   movement disorders
5. Discuss new surgical options for management of movement disorders
6. Discuss diagnosis and management of Huntington’s disease
7. Discuss genetic forms of ataxia

Audience
The content of the program is appropriate for healthcare professionals who detect, diagnose, manage and treat Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.

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

Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.