Diagnosing and Managing Primary Headache Disorders in the Primary Care Setting: Challenges and Opportunities

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT

12:00 PM Eastern; 11:00 AM Central; 10:00 AM Mountain; 9:00 AM Pacific

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Interactive, case-based learning and infographics
• Create your own personalized poster

FACULTY

Dawn Buse, PhD
Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Assistant Professor, Clinical Health Psychology
Doctoral Program
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Board Member at Large, American Headache Society
New York, NY

Andrew Charles, MD
Professor of Neurology
Director, UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program
Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies
David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California
Los Angeles, CA

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for primary care providers including family practice physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are involved in the care of patients with headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache (CH).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

  • Implement best practices for the timely and accurate diagnosis of primary headache disorders in primary care settings and for referral to specialists when necessary
  • Identify the mechanisms of action and clinical profiles of new and emerging therapeutic options for the acute and preventative treatment of patients with primary headache disorders
  • Design individualized evidence-based treatment plans for patients with primary headache disorders, particularly cluster headache, in the primary care setting
  • Use patient-specific factors to select therapies for patients with primary headache disorders, including QOL assessment and goal setting
  • Implement strategies to effectively communicate with patients and educate them in order to establish treatment plans and encourage adherence

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

ACCME-commendation-full-colorMed Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live virtual activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headache.
CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

The AAFP has reviewed Diagnosing and Managing Primary Headache Disorders in the Primary Care Setting: Challenges and Opportunities and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.50 Online Only, Live AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 10/13/2020 to 10/13/2020. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS:

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 6/29/2020 to 10/31/2021. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-200671.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use. For CME questions, please contact: Med Learning Group at [email protected]. Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/

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