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Kevin F. Gray, MD
Director, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System; Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Wednesday, November 4 01:00 - 02:15 p.m.
324 - Mastering the Mental Status Exam NP PD
1.25 credits - Room: Lagoon EFKL
Kevin F. Gray, MD, Director, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System; Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The best examination of a patient's neurocognitive status is a careful history and includes a clinical assessment that looks for variations from normal changes in a patient's neuroanatomy and records specific findings.

By participating in this activity, attendees will be able to:

List the primary domains of the neurocognitive mental status exam. 2) Employ simple, effective clinical tests to probe brain function. 3) Utilize systematic cognitive screening to confidently diagnose common dementia syndromes in geriatric patients.

Wednesday, November 4 02:30-03:45 p.m.
335 - Alzheimer's Disease: Update 2009 GP PD
1.25 credits - Room: Lagoon EFKL
Kevin F. Gray, MD, Director, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System; Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Detect and diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) using DSM-IV criteria, APA & AAN practice guidelines;
  2. Utilize clinical information to differentiate AD from other cognitive disorders;
  3. Optimally manage patients using both behavioral and pharmacological techniques.

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