Epilepsy in the Elderly
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U.S. physicians, nurses and pharmacists are learning how to better diagnose and treat epilepsy in the elderly, thanks to a new program developed jointly by Stonehouse Media Incorporated^® and Advanstar Communications, Inc., a worldwide media company. Titled "Seizure Disorders in the Elderly," the program is available on VHS, DVD and on a complementary Web site.

The cooperative effort, led by the publisher of Geriatrics, has made possible the distribution of this important continuing education program to physicians, nurses and pharmacists via a variety of electronic media. The result is a program available to them worldwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.



Viewers can test themselves online … and even print out certificates
Especially valuable for those working in long-term care settings, the multi-media program makes it easy for health care professionals to log onto the Web site 24/7, review the materials, take a test and even print out their education certificates online.

The video, shot in widescreen format at Capital Health System in Trenton, NJ, includes interviews with recognized medical experts, plus interactive programs and case studies.

One location, many different looks

To save money and shoot in just one location, a Stonehouse Media set designer redecorated the various areas to serve as doctors' offices, exam spaces and living rooms in the video.

The program includes definitions, classification and causes of epilepsy; diagnosis, treatment, management of seizure emergencies and patient quality of life. It can be viewed in about one hour.

The e-learning CME/CE activity was a joint effort of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, the Epilepsy Foundation and CME2, the educational division of Advanstar Communications, Inc. The activity was supported by an unrestricted grant from UCB Pharma.

With more than 50 percent of doctors' offices now having access to broadband, the use of the Web for continuing medical education is expected to increase dramatically.

Note: The promotion and reporting of this program adhere to CME guidelines.

Top Takeaways

• Educational program, available on VHS, DVD and a matching Web site, provides easy 24/7 access.
  
• Accredited for three separate audiences: doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
  
• Participants can take test online at their convenience and even print out certificates.