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INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES
Differentiating Bipolar Disorder From Major Depressive Disorder: A Case-Based Approach to Improving Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care
Course DirectorMichael J. Gitlin, MD
In this activity, an expert in mood disorders discusses differentiation of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
This CME activity is sponsored by the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Institute for Medical Education, in association with PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.CME INFORMATION
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Differentiating Bipolar Disorder From Major Depressive Disorder: A Case-Based Approach to Improving Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care
Program Description & Educational Objectives
In this activity, an expert in mood disorders discusses differentiation of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Distinguish among related mood disorders in the primary care setting Select the appropriate treatment for patients with mood disorders, after careful analysis of recent efficacy and safety data Develop strategies to improve treatment adherence and referral rates to specialty care in patients with mood disorders Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians and other clinicians involved in the treatment of mood disorders.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media:
Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: December 23, 2009 - December 22, 2010 Time to Complete:
60 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure
Course Director and Interviewee
Michael J. Gitlin, MD
Michael J. Gitlin, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:Speakers Bureau participant with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; and Eli Lilly and Company.
CME Reviewer
Franklin David Rudnick, MD
Franklin David Rudnick, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Content Director
Annette Wiggins
Annette Wiggins currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
This program was developed and reviewed by faculty members of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Institute for Medical Education and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, in association with PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The Institute for Medical Education takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
The Institute for Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
This activity is supported by educational grants from
