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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™

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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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