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Activity Steps

Description

The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.

This article briefly describes the process leading up to DSM-5 and the main changes from the previous version (DSM-IV) that would be of interest to a geriatric psychiatrist.

Purpose of Activity

To provide physicians treating patients with neurocognitive disorders information on the criteria of the various etiological subtypes of the disorders.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Assess the changes in DSM-5 relative to earlier versions.
  2. Evaluate the implications of the DSM-5 for practicing geriatric psychiatrists.
Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Test Code: HRPN0515
Published: Sep/Oct 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Perminder S. Sachdev, Adith Mohan, Lauren Taylor, Dilip V. Jeste
Categories: Geriatrics , Psychiatric
Specialties: Psychiatry