Laura Silveira-Moriyama, MD, PhD - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

Regina Katzenschlager, MD - Danube Hospital, Vienna, Austria

The primary purpose of this program is to provide information on the role of dopaminergic challenge tests before starting device aided therapy.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

1. Briefly describe dopaminergic challenge tests administered before DAT

2. State the reasons for performing challenge tests

3. Point out the advantages and drawbacks of respective challenge test

This activity is intended for neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, and other health professionals.

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 Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.