
Neuropsychological Outcome Following Moderate to Severe Closed Head Injury
Purpose
To provide updates in diagnostics and treatment of health care problems affecting Trauma Patients.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, residents and medical students who have experience in the area of trauma.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of neuropsychology in the assessment of head injury.
- Recognize the cognitive and psychological effects of head injury.
- Identify the variables that predict psychosocial and cognitive outcome in head injury.
Presenter
Jim Andrikopoulos, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Ruan Neurology Clinic
Moderator
Willie McClairen, MD, FACS
Trauma Medical Director, Mercy Medical Center
Disclosure
Speakers/Moderator will disclose to attendees the nature of any financial relationships they have with the commercial firms providing support, as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
DO: Des Moines University is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and approves this live activity for 1.0 AOA Category 1-B CME credit(s).
Available Credit
- 1.00 AOA Category 1B