2010 Annual Meeting | Genetic Testing in Clinical Neurology

Date Sunday 04/11/10

Time 02:15 PM - 06:00 PM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type PM Half-Day Course

Director(s) Thomas D. Bird, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to find accurate and current information about availability of a genetic test; be able to interpret common genetic test reports; describe reasons for doing a genetic test and situations in which genetic testing is not needed or is inappropriate; and understand the molecular basis of common genetic tests.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Recommended Audience Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic

Event Timeline
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM		Basic Approach to Genetic Testing Thomas D. Bird, MD, FAAN, Roberta A. Pagon, MD
02:45 PM - 03:30 PM		Ethical, Social, and Psychological Issues in Genetic Testing Corrie O. Smith, MS
03:30 PM - 03:45 PM		Break
03:45 PM - 05:45 PM		Genetic Testing: Practical Case-based Guide Thomas D. Bird, MD, FAAN, Roberta A. Pagon, MD
05:45 PM - 06:00 PM		Questions and Answers Thomas D. Bird, MD, FAAN, Roberta A. Pagon, MD, Corrie O. Smith, MS

Faculty Disclosures
Thomas D. Bird, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file
Roberta A. Pagon, MD	No disclosure on file
Corrie O. Smith, MS	No disclosure on file