Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Marcelo Merello, MD, PhD - Raul Carrea Institute for Neurological Research (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Santiago Perez Lloret, MD, PhD - National Research Council, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The primary purpose of this program is to provide information on continuing education for physicians who care for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and movement disorders patients. Both standard approaches and new advances are highlighted.

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

1. Identify the best moment for antiparkinsonian treatment initiation, taking into consideration the characteristics of each patient

2. Select the most appropriate treatment course for PD patients in the early stages

3. recognize the main therapeutic and adverse effects of drugs commonly used for the treatment of early PD patients including anticholinergic drugs, amantadine, MAO-B enzyme inhibitors, dopamine agonists and levodopa

4. Identify the best tools for the assessment of therapeutic and adverse effects of antiparkinsonian drugs

This activity is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.

Contained within the module is a pre-test, an article with supplementary case videos, a post-test, and an evaluation. Once you have complete the module and completed the evaluation, you will receive your CME certificate.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this education activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)

3. Activity is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.

6. Allow ActiveX controls to run on your computer: If the yellow strip appears on the top of your web browser while running the Webcast, right click on it and select Allow blocked contents to run.

7. Turn the Pop-up blocker off: On the Tools menu, point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

All individuals in control of content for this course are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.