Compass Points

Technologies in Psychiatric Treatment (Part 2): Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry has offered improved access to psychiatric care in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Most studies have shown it to reliably allow clinicians to diagnose a wide range of conditions in adults, children, and geriatric populations, as they do through face-to-face care. It appears to be generally acceptable to patients, and it appears to allow relationship-building with clear advantages over the telephone and few disadvantages when compared with face-to-face care. Educational use has included didactic, case-based consultation, and supervisory initiatives. The result is that telepsychiatry appears to have greatly empowered patients, providers, programs, and communities...

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 11.30.10 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked three questions.

Question #1 was "BEFORE reading this article, how frequently did you consistently use antibiotic stewardship practices?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
17.9% - Always
37.5% - Often
25.0% - Sometimes
12.5% - Rarely
7.1% - Never

Question #2 was "How frequently do you NOW PLAN to consistently use antibiotic stewardship practices?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
57.7% - Always
30.8% - Often
3.8% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
7.7% - Never

Question #3 was "To what extent did reading this article encourage you to lobby for governmental action to address the paucity of R&D efforts for new antibiotics?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
38.5% - It encouraged me greatly
50.0% - It encouraged me somewhat
11.5% - It did not encourage me at all

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neuroscienceCME Special Encore Presentation:

The Nurse's Pivotal Role in Identifying and Managing Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Encore Date: Monday, January 17, 2011
Encore Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

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Statement of Need
A key element in treating multiple sclerosis (MS) is patient involvement in developing an individualized management plan that includes an understanding of symptoms and methods to minimize their effects. Patients feel more empowered when they discuss symptom management and possible side effects of treatment with their healthcare providers and are subsequently provided with tools to manage symptoms and other needs...

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Activity Goal
To implement a collaborative management plan for integration by nurses to address the symptoms of patients with MS in order to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (CME)
• Nurses (CNE)
• 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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Now Available: The Nursing Resource Guide

CME Outfitters is pleased to announce The Nursing Resource Guide, an online resource for MS nurses that features downloadable tools and guidelines to assist in providing high-level care to patients with MS, and information on communicating with patients regarding prognosis, treatment options, and advocacy measures that can assist patients in managing their disease. MS nurses are encouraged to visit www.neurosciencecme.com for resources they can use in their practice and share with their colleagues to improve the care of patients with MS (free account activation required).

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