Program #883 • Available Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through Saturday, July 28, 2012

Is It Delirium or Dementia? How to Differentiate and Manage the Two Common Age-related Conditions

 

Program Description

Two common cognitive disorders that frequently pose a challenge in the acute care setting are delirium and dementia. Distinguishing between these two age-related conditions can often be difficult. Moreover, these disorders often occur together in older hospitalized patients. The inability to diagnose delirium or dementia appropriately can increase morbidity and mortality in this patient population. It is therefore important to understand these conditions in detail, as well as to have a firm grasp on diagnosis, causes, and treatment options. In this video, Dr. Jay Lombard reviews the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical characteristics of each of these conditions, and provides the latest evidence-based treatment approaches to effectively manage patients presenting with delirium and/or dementia.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, internists, emergency medicine specialists, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients who present with delirium and/or dementia.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, July 28, 2012. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 1 hour of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.