An Invitation to a CME Program sponsored by the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga in Co-Sponsorship with the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry, and Joint Sponsorship with the EP Foundation for Education, Inc.
Health Consequences of Intractable Spasticity and Movement Disorders Encountered in Persons with Cerebral Palsy: Part 2 (Clinical management and Prevention)
Recorded—December 11, 2007 ¦ 7:00PM to 9:30PM Eastern time
Available on DVD for $24.95
Statement of Need
There are many health consequences that result directly from spasticity and movement disorders commonly seen in persons with cerebral palsy. Examples include osteoporosis, pressure sores, bladder dysfunction, constipation, oropharyngeal dusfunction, GERD, and pneumonia, all of which can lead to serious morbidity and even mortality in persons with cerebral palsy.
Primary care and specialist physicians, and other associated health professionals, such as nurses and physical therapists, need to understand how spasticity and movement disorders experienced by persons with cerebral palsy create an increased risk for multiple health conditions, so that these problems can be prevented whenever possible.
Conference Goal
The overall goal of this conference is to improve clinical knowledge, skills, and competency of those health professionals that provide services to adults and children with cerebral palsy.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
Discuss the evaluation and management of those health conditions frequently encountered in persons with cerebral palsy.
Discuss preventative health measures that are effective for adults with cerebral palsy.
Program Agenda and Faculty
6:30-7:00 PM:
Registration/sign on
7:00-7:15 PM:
Introduction and Overview
Seth M. Keller, MD
7:15-8:00 PM:
Management of the Medical Consequences of Treatment Resistant Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy: Osteoporosis, Pressure sores, Neurogenic Bladder, Constipation, Oropharyngeal Dysfunction, GERD, Pneumonia
Henry M. Taylor, MD
8:00-8:45 PM:
Preventive Health Screening Recommendations for Adults Aging with Spasticity and other Developmental Disabilities
Dara Richardson-Heron, MD
8:45-9:30 PM:
Questions and Discussion
Faculty
Seth M. Keller, MD (Moderator)
Consultant in Neurology
NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Trenton, NJ
Dara Richardson-Heron, MD
Chief Medical Officer and
Assistant Executive Director,
United Cerebral Palsy of
New York City
Henry M. Taylor, MD
Medical Director
Clover Bottom Developmental Center
Nashville, TN
UTCOM-Chattanooga reserves the right to modify the program contents, faculty, and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the program if necessary.
Grantor Support
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Who Should Attend
Pediatricians, Internists, Family Practitioners, Neurologists, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists.
Accreditation Statement
The UTCOM-Chattanooga is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) to provide continuing education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
UTCOM-Chattanooga designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions to Receive Credit
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, physicians must attend the entire 2.5 hour conference, complete the CME Evaluation Form. This form will be made available at the time of the conference online.
UTCOM-Chattanooga requires that faculty participating in a CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical or equipment company that might pose a potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest with regard to their contribution to the program. This information will be made available to the audiences prior to the presentation.
Activity Co-Directors
Chris Prater MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
UT College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Rick Rader MD
President,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
Editor-in-Chief, EP Magazine
Philip B. May MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School
Assistant Medical Director,
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Director of Medical Education,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
