Neurologic Versus Psychiatric Diagnoses in Dementia (Part 1)
Neurologic Versus Psychiatric Diagnoses in Dementia (Part 1) is organized by AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care Medicine.
Activity Created: 3/2021
Credits Available Until 3/2024
Description:
This session will give framework guidance, based on current CPT guidelines, DSM 5, and best practices from nationally recognized dementia care leaders to accurately assess and diagnose the complex world of neuro-psychiatric and psychiatric illnesses. The types of dementia covered in part one will include Alzheimer’s, Vascular, and Mixed dementia. Discussion and small group communication, as well as case studies, will be used to reinforce presented material and facilitate processes that translate into applicable clinical practice updates for each clinician.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the symptoms of neuropsychiatric illness versus primary psychiatric illness in Alzheimer’s, vascular and mixed dementias.
Express the possible etiologies of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• List the differential diagnoses and criteria for diagnosing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia versus a primary psychiatric illness in LTC facility residents.
• Identify current DSM-5 criteria and subsequent ICD-10 codes in the documentation for LTC facility residents in both primary psychiatric illness and neuropsychiatric illness.