Current Topics in Neurosurgery 2016

Current Topics in Neurosurgery 2016 is organized by Albany Medical College (AMC) and would be held on Mar 15, 2016 at Albany Marriott - Albany, New York, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event basically for primary care physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses. Other interested health care providers are welcome to attend.

This conference will address the various approaches and services available for the assessment, management, and referral of patients with specific neurological conditions that may ultimately warrant neurosurgical intervention. This CME conference has been approved with 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
• Identify different diagnoses for selected neurological complaints.
• Triage care specific to the neurologic presentation of the patient.
• Recognize the indications of specific neurological conditions that may require consultation and treatment by a neurosurgical specialist.
• Counsel patients on the responsible use of prescription opiate analgesics
• Recognize common spinal disorders and their treatment options.
• Discuss some of the treatment options and expected quality of life subsequent to a functional neurosurgical procedure.
• Recognize different diagnoses and treatment options that may cause facial pain syndromes.
• Describe various abnormalities and treatment options for patient with spinal disorders
• Have a better appreciation of the scope of comprehensive neurosurgical care currently offered at AMC.
• Have any opportunity present and discuss the management of challenging cases in your own medical practice.