The Massachusetts Medical Society

jointly sponsors with

The Massachusetts Neurologic Association

 

 

 "Doctor, can I drive? -

A Neurological Perspective"

 

 Program Objectives:

  • Determine when it is appropriate to refer patients for a driving evaluation. 
  • Summarize the MA RMV Seizure and Loss of Consciousness Policy. 
  • Identify the elements of a driving evaluation. 
  • Recognize risk factors for difficulties in driving with epilepsy.
  • Describe risk factors for difficulties in driving with dementia.

 

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Massachusetts Medical Society Headquarters

860 Winter Street

Waltham, Massachusetts

 

5:00 p.m.
Registration & Exhibit Reception

 

6:00 p.m.
Dinner with Educational Presentations

 

Guest Speakers

 

Anil Nair, M.D.

Attending Neurologist,
Boston University Medical Center

 

Debra A. Kerrigan, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist,
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Rehabilitation Services

 

7:30 p.m.
Question & Answer Session
 
8:00 p.m.
Break and Exhibits

 

 

 

 8:30 p.m.

Presentation:

Guest Speaker

 Georgia Montouris, M.D.

Co-Director, Epilepsy Services,
Boston University Medical Center

 

9:30 p.m.
Adjournment

 

 

Target Audience:

This program is directed to Practicing Neurologists, Neurology Residents and Fellows.

CME Credit/Accreditation

The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of  3.0 AMA PRA Category 1  Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.

These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the Joint Sponsorship of the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Massachusetts Neurologic Association. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Questions?

For questions in regard to this event, please contact Katja Ruf at

 (781) 434-7314 or e-mail kruf@mms.org.

 

PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM

MAIL TO:

Massachusetts Neurologic Association
P.O. Box 9132
Waltham, MA 02454-9132
Fax: 781-893-2105
Registration Fees:
MNA Member $40         Non-member $60

 

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Enclosed is my check, payable to the

Massachusetts Neurologic Association (MNA)

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