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CME Conference: Geriatric Psychiatry
September 17, 2005
Radisson Miyako Hotel — San Francisco, CA

OVERVIEW
Presented by the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, this course was developed to enhance the skills in understanding, assessing and managing the complex nature of psychiatric conditions in the elderly population.

REGISTRATION
Early bird discount if registered before July 31st
$175: Physicians
$100: Allied Health Professionals

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for practicing primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and medical directors of nursing homes.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to describe:

  • evidence, risk factors and management of delirium;
  • evidence-based psychotherapies for late-life depression;
  • pharmacologic treatments for late-life psychosis;
  • behavioral and pharmacologic strategies in the management of behavioral problems associated with dementia;
  • when to diagnose dementia and what is a reasonable workup;
  • cultural issues in geriatrics and the social and spiritual needs of
  • patients and families

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