Compass Points

Technologies in Psychiatric Treatment (Part 1): Brain Stimulation

Emerging brain stimulation modalities may revolutionize the practice of psychiatry during the current century, offering a new and diverse class of therapeutics as an alternative to current psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions. An array of approaches and techniques includes some FDA-approved technologies, but others are being studied as emerging therapies…

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 9.21.10 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked five questions.

Question #1 was "BEFORE reading this article, how familiar were you with the 2010 updates to the ACIP Guidelines for Influenza Prevention and Control?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
25.0% - Extremely familiar
31.3% - Very familiar
31.3% - Somewhat familiar
12.4% - Not at all familiar

Question #2 was "NOW that you have read this article, how familiar are you with ACIP Guidelines for Influenza Prevention and Control?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
69.2% - Extremely familiar
7.7% - Very familiar
15.4% - Somewhat familiar
7.7% - Not at all familiar

Question #3 was "BEFORE reading this article, how familiar were you with changes to the 2010 Adult Immunization Schedule?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
20.0% - Extremely familiar
6.7% - Very familiar
40.0% - Somewhat familiar
33.3% - Not at all familiar

Question #4 was "NOW that you have read this article, how familiar are you with changes that were made to the 2010 Adult Immunization Schedule?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
64.3% - Extremely familiar
7.1% - Very familiar
21.5% - Somewhat familiar
7.1% - Not at all familiar

Question #5 was "How interested are you in educational activities that focus on recommendations and guidelines regarding influenza prevention and control?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
57.2% - Very interested
35.7% - Interested
7.1% - Somewhat interested
0.0% - Not at all interested

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New neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand Premiere!

Early Identification, Intervention, and Quality Care in Schizophrenia: Bringing Together Community, Family, and Physicians

Premiere Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET

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Statement of Need
Schizophrenia is a disease that begins in early adulthood and places a significant burden on the family and on society. Early identification and treatment that involves collaboration among families, care providers, and the community have been shown to be effective. Treatment that includes pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and psychosocial intervention has been shown to reduce the risk of early transition into psychosis in young people who are at risk…

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

• Identify signs and symptoms of prodromal and first-episode psychosis that typically would be seen and could be recognized by both primary care physicians and psychiatrists.
• Customize a medication plan for patients with schizophrenia that uses a structured screening tool to detect lack of adherence and considers tolerability and ease of administration.
• Design a multimodal, individualized treatment and monitoring plan that specifies assessment tool, medication therapy, behavioral therapy, and follow-up regimen for patients with schizophrenia.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1™)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)
• Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Case Managers (CCMC)

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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