Annual New York State Neurological Society Meeting
Jointly Sponsored by New York State Neurological Society and HSS Office of Continuing Medical Education
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is targeted to members of the New York State Neurological Society (NYSNS), neurologists, and residents and fellows in neurology. Select each item below for additional information.
LOCATION AND DATEHospital for Special Surgery, Richard L. Menschel Education Center, 2nd floor, 535 East 70th Street (between York and FDR Drive), New York City | October 20, 2012.
OVERVIEWNeurology is an evolving discipline designed to enhance patient health and well-being. New treatments and medications are constantly emerging. Clinical implementation of the new treatments is at times hampered because many practitioners have limited information on the potential advantages of using these new techniques and newly approved medications in emerging fields, such as neuromuscular disease (NMD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and Neurological Critical Care Units.
In addition, the practice of neurology is more highly regulated than many other specialties and the legislative process has a direct impact on patient care. It is important that practitioners have an understanding of relevant legislation and how they can participate as advocates for their patients. This course is designed to cover a full range of topics, such as neuromuscular diseases and neurological emergencies as well as provide updates on new treatment innovations and relevant legislation.
OBJECTIVESHSS activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify new therapies and medications for neurological disease such as neuromuscular disease (NMD), multiple sclerosis and neurological emergencies and implement in their practice.
- Acquire greater insight into the legislative challenges that medical professionals (and neurologists in particular) are confronted with.
- Collaborate effectively as patient advocates and bring about changes in the legislative system via legislative advocacy groups, which can improve healthcare for neurologic patients.
ACCREDITATIONThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Hospital for Special Surgery and New York State Neurological Society.
Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATIONHospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSUREIn accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all CME providers are required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers and authors involved in the development of CME content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control.
It is the policy of Hospital for Special Surgery to disclose
all financial relationships that planners, teachers and authors have with commercial interests.
