Program #833 • Available Thursday, May 19, 2005
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Monday, May 19, 2008

Management of Bipolar Disorder from Acute Mania to Maintainance: A Case-Based Approach

 

Program Description

Bipolar disorder is a common but multifaceted clinical problem that is part of a spectrum of mood disorders ranging from simple to complex. Diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder can be challenging, as patients with bipolar disorder may present in a variety of treatment settings, from a school health clinic to an emergency department. They also may present with a variety of symptoms characteristic of bipolar disorder or of other psychiatric or physical illnesses. Available options for acute and maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder are expanding. New clinical data support the use of atypical antipsychotics, as adjunctive, combination, or even first-line therapy, in the treatment of mania and depression. This program uses actual case examples to illustrate effective strategies for identifying and managing acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder and for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. It explains when psychiatric consultation or referral by primary care physicians is warranted and discusses the role of primary care physicians in the management of patients with bipolar disorder when access to psychiatric services is limited or lacking.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for psychiatrists, emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals who have an interest in the treatment of patients with mood disorders.

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 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Friday, May 19, 2006. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

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