Description: 

This monthly interdisciplinary dementia case conference uses complex and challenging clinical cases to enhance participants' knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive syndromes. Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners review clinical and psychosocial history, diagnostic findings, and neuropsychological data, engage in differential diagnosis and treatment discussions, and examine relevant literature and clinical guidelines. The activity promotes evidence-based decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved patient care for individuals with cognitive and neurological disorders.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Psychologists

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:

1. Apply neuropsychological, neurological, neuroimaging, and laboratory findings to formulate and refine differential diagnoses for patients presenting with cognitive, behavioral, or neurological symptoms suggestive of neurodegenerative disease, including atypical and rare presentations.

2. Apply current research findings, consensus guidelines, ethical principles, and relevant social determinants of health to inform clinical decision-making and management strategies for patients with atypical or challenging dementia presentations.

3. Evaluate the roles of multiple healthcare disciplines in the assessment and management of complex cognitive disorders and utilize interdisciplinary consultation to identify appropriate referral pathways and support comprehensive patient care.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.