Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 1% of the population at age 65, 2-3% at age 85. Neurodegenerative disorders are increasing in prevalence due to demographic changes, and there are a variety of new treatment options. This course will take you through the recognition and diagnosis of this disease, and initial treatment. We will review motor complications which emerge in patients treated for Parkinson's disease over time. We will also discuss mental status changes in Parkinson's disease, which are not a universal occurrence, but can be a management challenge.

While special expertise exists for difficult therapeutic problems, many patients with Parkinson’s disease are under the care of general medical doctors and geriatricians. This course is intended to provide broad familiarity with the issues which guide management. It is intended for primary care physicians, geriatricians and psychiatrists.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS: The Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

COST: $40.00
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OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the principles which guide the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease
2. Update clinical problem solving skills with neurological cases
3. Understand the dopamine pathway and pharmacology of dopaminergic drugs

CLINICAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Recognition and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
2. Initial management
3. Recognition and treatment of motor complications
4. Understanding of cognitive and behavioral features of Parkinson's

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LEWIS RICHARD SUDARSKY, MD Course Director

Dr Lewis Sudarsky received his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1974. He is in the Neurology Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where he is director of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder program. Dr Sudarsky is Associate Professor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. In addition to Parkinson's disease therapeutics, areas of interest include gait disorders, dystonia, and hereditary ataxia. DISCLOSURE:

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NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2 

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

The Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Upon completion of the course you will get a certificate via e-mail within 2 weeks.

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