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Gait Impairment: Parkinsonisms


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

Average Rating:
   2866
State Associations:
MOA - Maine
Faculty:
Hunter Sweet, DO
Duration:
1 Hour
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Following this lecture, attendees will:
-Know early non-motor symptoms of Parkinson Disease
-Distinguish between Parkinson Disease and Parkinsonism
-Be able to name three “Parkinson Plus” diseases

The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.

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Faculty

Hunter Sweet, DO's Profile

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Hunter Sweet, DO, is an adult neurologist who cares for patients with acute neurological conditions that require hospitalization (neurohospitalist). This includes severe and potentially life-threatening conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; refractory seizures; autoimmune neuropathy with paralysis; paraneoplastic syndromes; autoimmune attacks of the spinal cord; limbic encephalitis; malignant cerebral edema (brain swelling); myasthenia crisis; and severe attacks of multiple sclerosis. His practice aims to provide emergent assessments and treatment to patients who require speed to reduce disability. Dr. Sweet serves patients at MaineGeneral Medical Center, as the medical director of its nationally accredited stroke program, and has prior experience in this role. He also serves as medical director of MGMC's neurophysiology lab.

Dr. Sweet's greatest desire is for the development of an integrated system of acute neurological care throughout Maine involving a higher level of resource sharing, communication, and cooperation between various small and large hospitals, in order to provide the best care possible for every patient.

Hunter Sweet, DO has no actual or potential conflict of interest, financial relationship/arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.


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Reviews

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Overall:      4.5

Total Reviews: 2866

Comments

John P

"Always a great mix of interesting topics. The OMT presentations were excellent. I'll look forward to attending again next year perhaps in person."

Brian G

"Awesome "

Loraine P

"Good array of lectures"

Adele C

"Dr. Bartel was excellent."

Lisa R

"speakers were very interesting "

David W

"Well done. Conference was well organized and easy to follow."