Learning Objectives & Author Information
Learning Objectives
After reading this CME Bulletin, you should be able to:
- Identify common signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Rule out other potential causes of parkinsonian symptoms.
- Select and initiate appropriate treatment.
Author Information
B. Wayne Blount, M.D., M.P.H., is a professor in and vice-chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Blount received his medical degree from the University of Miami (Fla.) School of Medicine, and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Washington, Seattle. He completed a family practice residency at DeWitt Army Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., and a fellowship in faculty development at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash.
Stef Stendardo is a freelance writer based in Montclair, N.J.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Blount has returned a disclosure form indicating that he is on the speakers’ bureaus and is a consultant for Eli Lilly and Company and GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. Romito has returned a disclosure form indicating that she owns stock in sanofi-aventis. Their disclosure information was reviewed for potential conflict of interest and this was resolved prior to confirmation of their participation. Ms. Stendardo and Ms. Guzman have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
Multimedia Manager
Continuing Medical Education
Kathleen Romito, M.D.
Medical Editor
Susanna Guzman
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
Stef Stendardo is a freelance writer based in Montclair, N.J.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Blount has returned a disclosure form indicating that he is on the speakers’ bureaus and is a consultant for Eli Lilly and Company and GlaxoSmithKline. Dr. Romito has returned a disclosure form indicating that she owns stock in sanofi-aventis. Their disclosure information was reviewed for potential conflict of interest and this was resolved prior to confirmation of their participation. Ms. Stendardo and Ms. Guzman have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
Masthead
Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
Multimedia Manager
Continuing Medical Education
Kathleen Romito, M.D.
Medical Editor
Susanna Guzman
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins December 15, 2006. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
The American Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRAA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those credit(s) that he/she actually spent in the activity.
AAFP Members
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME Record.
Nonmembers
Physicians who are not members of the AAFP may request a letter documenting activity completion. To do so, please check the appropriate box on the self-assessment quiz Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians and/or Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins December 15, 2006. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
The American Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRAA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those credit(s) that he/she actually spent in the activity.
AAFP Members
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME Record.
Nonmembers
Physicians who are not members of the AAFP may request a letter documenting activity completion. To do so, please check the appropriate box on the self-assessment quiz Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians and/or Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
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