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From the Clinical Knowledge Center

Closing the Distance: The Integration of Technology and Collaborative Care to Improve Outcomes of Patients with Mental Illness in Rural Areas

What is rural? Depending on whom you ask, the definition of rural differs. Most people think of a sparsely populated area with few conveniences, like shopping centers and large supermarkets, which many of us consider essential. There are more than 15 definitions of rural used by the federal government. However, the notion of rural extends beyond just population density. Other factors such as socio-demographics, access to care, social networks, and culture can impact the definition of a “rural” area. It is also important to note that not everyone living in a particular county or zip code is to be considered rural; some people living in urban areas may be very rural, and some people living in rural areas may be very urban…

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 3.23.10 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked two questions.

Question #1 was "How familiar are you with the field of cognitive training?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
10.5% - Extremely familiar
16.2% - Very familiar
50.5% - Somewhat familiar
22.8% - Not at all familiar

Question #2 was "How interested are you in educational activities that focus on cognitive changes with aging and the effects of cognitive training?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
74.8% - Extremely interested
18.7% - Interested
6.5% - Somewhat interested
0.0% - Not at all interested

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Compass Questions™

Your responses to this issue's Compass Questions™ will be added to an ongoing needs assessment for educational programming in this important area. Responses to this issue's questions will be reported in an upcoming issue.

Question #1
After reading this article, how confident are you now in identifying the potential barriers to treatment in rural areas such as stigma and other socio-demographic factors (e.g., social networks, lower level of education or income)?
Extremely aware
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not aware

Question #2
Before reading this article, how aware were you of the benefits to rural healthcare presented by telehealth technology?
Extremely aware
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not aware

Question #3
How interested are you in educational activities that focus on the improvement of mental healthcare in rural areas?
Extremely interested
Interested
Somewhat interested
Not interested

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neuroscienceCME Chart Review

Clinical Chart Review, Part 3: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Bipolar Mania

Live webcast: Monday, April 19, 2010
12:00-12:30 p.m. ET
(Faculty will be available for an extended Q&A session to address participant questions)

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Statement of Need
Optimal management of bipolar disorder begins with accurate diagnosis. The Depression and Bipolar Alliance reported that the misdiagnosis rate is 67% for bipolar patients with the most common misdiagnoses being unipolar depression (60%), anxiety disorder (26%), schizophrenia (18%), and borderline or antisocial personality disorder (17%)...

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Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

  • Build therapeutic alliances with patients with bipolar disorder in order to optimize adherence.

The following learning objective pertains only to those requesting CNE credit:

  • Identify factors that contribute to treatment nonadherence among patients with bipolar mania.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

  • Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
  • Nurses (CNE) - Pending
  • Pharmacists (ACPE)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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CME Outfitters Medical Program Directors Achieve CCMEP Certification

CME Outfitters is proud to announce that Medical Program Directors Monique Johnson, MD, and Christina J. Ansted, MPH, have successfully tested for and received the Certified Continuing Medical Education Professional (CCMEP) credential awarded by the National Commission for Certification of CME Professionals, Inc. (NC-CME).

The exam tests for competency in understanding principles of adult learning and professional development, effectively framing clinical content for maximum impact, and the ability to wisely interpret the rules and regulations that define the field.

For additional information on NC-CME and the CCMEP credential, including an online registry of Certified CME Professionals, visit www.nc-cme.org.

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In This Issue

From the Clinical Knowledge Center: Closing the Distance: The Integration of Technology and Collaborative Care to Improve Outcomes of Patients with Mental Illness in Rural Areas

Responses from Last Compass Questions™

Compass Questions™

neuroscienceCME Clinical Chart Review, Part 3

CME Outfitters Medical Program Directors Achieve CCMEP Certification

Live CME/CE
Multidisciplinary CE Credits Offered!

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April 8, 2010
neuroscienceCME Journal Club

SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION: Child ADHD: Exploring Complexities of Care, Part 2 of 3

GUEST HOST

Robert L. Findling, MD
Robert L. Findling, MD

FEATURED AUTHOR

Matthew Parvin, MD
Matthew Parvin, MD

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April 9, 2010
neuroscienceCME Webcast

SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION:Improving the Care of People with Mental Illness in Rural Areas

MODERATOR

Grayson S. Norquist, MD, MSPH
Grayson S. Norquist, MD, MSPH

FACULTY

John C. Fortney, PhD
John C. Fortney, PhD

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April 12, 2010
neuroscienceCME Journal Club

SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION: Management of Multiple Sclerosis, Part 1 of 2: Differential Diagnosis - A Consensus Approach

GUEST HOST

Aaron Miller, MD
Aaron Miller, MD

FEATURED AUTHOR

Fred D. Lublin, MD
Fred D. Lublin, MD

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April 14, 2010
neuroscienceCME Journal Club

SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION: Management of Multiple Sclerosis, Part 2 of 2: MRI Abnormalities - The Radiologically Isolated Syndrome

GUEST HOST

Aaron Miller, MD
Aaron Miller, MD

FEATURED AUTHOR

Darin T. Okuda, MD
Darin T. Okuda, MD

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August 26-29, 2010
neuroscienceCME Medical Meeting

3rd Annual Chair Summit - Master Class for Neuroscience Professional Development

Location:
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
800.228.9290
(rooms reserved under CME Outfitters)

Full registration is now available, reserve your seat TODAY to obtain early bird savings. There are only 300 spots available for this event, so don’t delay!

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Self-Study CME/CE

Do You Know Who I Am? A Look at the Devastating Effects of Alzheimer's Disease - Strategies for Early Recognition and Treatment

Compass Points

FACULTY
Christina J. Ansted, MPH

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Addressing Barriers to Optimal Care of Patients with MDD and GAD in the Long-Term Care Setting: The Pharmacy Perspective

neuroscienceCME Webcast

FACULTY
Manju T. Beier, PharmD, FASCP
J. Craig Nelson, MD

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Lung Cancer: Crossing the Barrier from Empiric to Molecular Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

CMEO Clinical Navigator

EDITORIAL FACULTY
Nasser Hanna, MD

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