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Dementia in Primary Care


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
FOMA - Florida
Faculty:
Hal Pineless, DO, FACN, FAAN
Duration:
1 Hour
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Learning Objectives:

      1. Understand the definitions of the different types of dementia
      2. Update the physician’s knowledge base on dementia work-up and treatments available in 2025
      3. Learn about AD biomarker tests available and using them
      4. Understand the team approach to treating the dementia patient

Dr. Hal Pineless has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

ACCREDITATION: The FOMA is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide Osteopathic continuing medical education for Physicians.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The FOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to FOMA Executive Director Steve Winn, by calling the FOMA Office at 850-878-7364 or by mail to FOMA, 2544 Blairstone Pines Drive, Tallahassee, FL  32301, or by email to admin@foma.org

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Hal Pineless, DO, FACN, FAAN's Profile

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Hal Pineless, DO, FACN, FAAN received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. He performed a rotating medical internship at the Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and the Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center, from 1981 to 1982. He then completed his neurology residency at the VA Hines Hospital, Hines, IL, and at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, from 1982 to 1985. Dr. Pineless served on the faculty of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Neurology from 1985 to 1986. He is listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Who's Who in America. Dr. Pineless has been in practice in the Orlando area since 1986.

 

Dr. Pineless was the president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012–2013. Dr. Pineless also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. Dr. Pineless is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation. He is an active member of numerous professional medical societies, including the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, the National Headache Foundation, and the Seminole County Medical Society.

Dr. Pineless has been helping to advance the field of neurology through publishing and presenting professional articles on a variety of topics in neurology at numerous professional assemblies. He is on the active staff of ORHS South Seminole Hospital in Longwood. Dr. Pineless is a former Chief of Staff of Florida Hospital East Orlando, a past member of the Board of Trustees of Florida Hospital and has been named Physician of the Year by Florida Hospital East Orlando on several occasions.

Dr. Pineless was elected by his peers as a Fellow by the following medical societies: American College of Neuropsychiatrists: 2007 and American Academy of Neurology: 2018


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