Overview

Within the past decade, new tools have become available for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy. In addition, new management strategies and updated guidelines for the treatment of epilepsy have been established. During each symposium, an interdisciplinary panel of distinguished leaders in the fi eld of epilepsy will review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and evaluation of epilepsy. Additionally, updates will be provided regarding guidelines and emerging trends in the treatment of epilepsy. Workshops will provide a venue for participants to interact with experts in discussion of current issues and future directions in epilepsy management. The goal of the symposia is to enhance participants’ knowledge base of epilepsy and its management, as well as optimize their skills in epilepsy care by demonstrating practical application of diagnostic tools and therapeutic options.

Learning Objectives

• To optimize individual care of your patients, you will learn about the appearance of each seizure type, the nature of the history associated with that problem, and then how to select and evaluate the data obtained from various diagnostic tools.
• In an effort to provide appropriate care for your patients, you will utilize the patient history to classify the seizure correctly and then determine the most effective method of treatment.
• Guidelines and practice parameters are developed to aid you in establishing a well-rounded clinical practice with regard to management of epilepsy. You will apply these data and associated legal considerations in order to manage your practice effectively.
• Patients and their caregivers must know as much as possible about epilepsy to allow them to become partners in treatment. You will educate them on seizure control and develop monitoring plans in an effort to positively impact patient outcomes.

Target Audience

These activities are designed for neurologists, pediatricians, residents, nurses, and pharmacists who wish to expand their current knowledge base of the diagnosis and management of epilepsy.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Epilepsy Society and MedLogix Communications, LLC. The American Epilepsy Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The American Epilepsy Society designates each of these educational activities for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Epilepsy Society has partnered with AXDEV, a behavioral research organization, to conduct an independent, IRB-approved evaluation of the program titled A Comprehensive Review of Epilepsy Management. You may be directly contacted by AXDEV and requested to participate in this important assessment process.

For further information about the program, click here.