Comprehensive care for tic and Tourette syndrome patients

Comprehensive care for tic and Tourette syndrome patients
David Shprecher, DO

Learning Objectives:

• Examine diagnostic criteria for primary tic disorders.
• Explore the typical time course and commonly comorbid symptoms of Tourette syndrome.
• Implement a patient-centered approach to treatment of tic disorders.

Dr. Shprecher is a consultant for Amneal, Neurocrine, Kyowa Kirin, Cognition Therapeutics; Researcher for Cognition Therapeutics.

Dr. Shprecher will discuss the off-label use of:  Tic treatments: alpha-2-agonists, topiramate, tetrabenazine, deutetrabenazine, valbenazine, risperidone, fluphenazine, botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation.

Accreditation
The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

The AOMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 hours of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AOMA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOMA Grievance Policy: The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Accreditation requirements and ACCME Accreditation requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Teresa Roland, Director of Education, by mail to AOMA, 3039 W Peoria Ave, Suite C102-158, Phoenix, AZ 85029, or email teresa@azosteo.org.