A Multidisciplinary Team-Based Approach to Optimizing Outcomes in Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: Clinical Pearls for the Community Practitioner

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

1:00PM – 2:00PM ET

Please note this TeleECHO program is 1:00PM Eastern, 12:00PM Central, 11:00AM Mountain and 10:00AM Pacific.

PRESENTING FACULTY

PROGRAM CHAIR Kelly G. Knupp, MD MSCS FAES Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This educational activity is designed to help learners better utilize genetic evaluation for patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs); understand specific therapies indicated for management of DEEs based on clinical efficacy and safety; and review best practices for managing the comprehensive burdens of DEEs with optimized transitions of care and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of community-based epileptologists, neurologists, and multidisciplinary HCPs including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, LTC nurses, and primary care nurses participating in multidisciplinary care of patients with epilepsy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

• Recognize the need for genetic evaluation of patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) as part of diagnostic work-up.
• Support the use of specific therapies indicated for management of DEEs based on clinical efficacy and safety, practical use characteristics, and effects on non-seizure outcomes.
• Describe best practices for managing the comprehensive burdens of DEEs through optimized transitions of care as enabled by teams of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education (CE) for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this virtually live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the virtually live activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-FDA-approved indications.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science-based.

This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]