Compass Points™

Improving Detection and Patient Care in Post-Stroke Spasticity

by Monique Johnson, MD, CCMEP

Adults with history of stroke are at risk for numerous neurologic sequelae. Among these, spasticity is a frequent finding, affecting estimated 20% to 40% of stroke survivors and resulting in significant reductions in their ability to perform activities of daily living and in their health-related quality of life...

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Responses from Last
Compass Questions™

In the 01.22.13 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked five questions.

Question #1 was "Before reading this article, rate your knowledge of the various reasons that doctors may not be honest in the doctor-patient relationship:" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
4.3% - Extremely knowledgeable
15.1% - Very knowledgeable
46.2% - Moderately knowledgeable
23.7% - Somewhat knowledgeable
10.8% - Not at all knowledgeable

Question #2 was "Before reading this article, state how often you have discussed patient expectations and the importance of honest communication with patients in your practice:" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
19.4% - Always
36.6% - Often
23.7% - Sometimes
12.9% - Rarely
6.5% - Never

Question #3 was "Has reading this article improved your knowledge of the various influences that may impact the doctor-patient relationship?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
9.8% - Extremely
12.9% - Very much
33.3% - Moderately
38.7% - Somewhat
12.9% - Slightly
2.2% - Not at all

Question #4 was "Now that you have read this article, will you consider discussing patient expectations and the importance of honest communication with patients in your practice?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
34.4% - Always
50.5% - Often
9.7% - Sometimes
5.4% - Rarely
0.0% - Never

Question #5 was "How interested are you in participating in more educational educational activites on doctor-patient relationships and communication? " and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
36.6% - Extremely interested
35.5% - Very interested
21.5% - Moderately interested
2.2% - Somewhat interested
4.3% - Not at all interested

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neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand

Bipolar Disorder — A Focus on Depression

Premiere Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Live Broadcast: 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 4:00–5:30 p.m. ET

Register now for this upcoming neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand activity that includes nationally-renowned faculty from Harvard Medical School, University of Miami, and University of Pennsylvania. The entire discussion focuses on bipolar depression (BPD) and offers guidance to enhance the way you manage and measure patients with BPD.

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neuroscienceCME Chart Review

Bipolar Depression - Differential Diagnosis in the Community

Premiere Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

Register now for this upcoming neuroscienceCME Chart Review which focus on critical aspects of differential diagnosis for community clinicians, based on patient case information.

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SAVE THE DATE

6th Annual Chair Summit -
Master Class for Neuroscience Professional Development

September 26-28, 2013
Westin Tampa Harbour Island
Tampa, FL

Chair Summit is a unique and powerful learning opportunity that's different from other events and conferences. At Chair Summit, you become an involved and engaged participant in every session. You can personalize your experience based on your own educational needs and practice challenges, since direct access to faculty lets you ask as many questions as you need to get guidance that helps your patients.

See first-hand why Chair Summit is the must-attend conference in 2013.

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Tell us what's new with you!

We know that with your busy practice schedule and personal life, things often change -- addresses, jobs, titles, email addresses, and even more.

Please take 30 seconds right now to update your CME Outfitters profile. We think it's important for us to stay current with your career, so we can continue to provide you with the most relevant and high-quality medical education you can find.

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CME Outfitters Virtual Learning Environment

Experience the New CMEO vWorld™

Navigate your way through a series of hepatitis B educational activities, all of which are available for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Have some fun and test your HBV knowledge in the Gaming Center and play "HBV Challenge". CMEO vWorld™ take you on an HBV journey- looking at primary care best practices in screening and diagnosis, therapeutic strategy planning, and treatment counseling for patients with hepatitis B virus.

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