Faculty

Doris M. Greenberg, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatrics
Mercer University School of Medicine
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Backus Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, GA

Jefferson B. Prince, MD
Staff, Child Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Director, Child Psychiatry
North Shore Medical Center
Salem, MA

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize impairments and outcomes associated with untreated ADHD.
• Diagnose ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
• Incorporate recent clinical evidence into your therapeutic considerations for treatment of ADHD.
• Develop tailored treatment plans that encourage adherence and reduce abuse and diversion.

Target Audience

This continuing medical education activity is intended for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals who seek to improve their care for patients with mental health disorders.

Supporter Statement

This educational activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from

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Goal Statement

The supplement will provide participants with education on the proper screening, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

Compliance Statement

This activity is an independent educational activity under the direction of CME LLC. The activity was planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the ACCME, the Ethical Opinions/Guidelines of the AMA, the FDA, the OIG, and the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, thus assuring the highest degree of independence, fair balance, scientific rigor, and objectivity.

Accreditation Statement

CME LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

CME LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures

Dr. Greenberg is a speaker and consultant for Novartis, Shire, and McNeil Pediatrics.

Dr. Prince is a speaker for McNeil Pediatrics; and serves as a consultant for AstraZeneca.

This activity has been independently reviewed for balance.

Disclaimer

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors or supporter. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the faculty or may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Activity participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

This supplement has undergone independent peer review.

Method of Participation

Participants are required to read the entire supplement and to complete the posttest and evaluation to earn a certificate of completion. A passing score of 80% or better earns the participant 1 CME credit. Participants are allowed 2 attempts to successfully complete the activity.

This enduring activity is a spin-off of a live presentation at the 2009 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress, November 4, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV. If you have earned a certificate for the live session, you are ineligible to earn a certificate for the enduring spin-off.

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