The Hospitalist and Parkinson's Disease: Managing The Complex Care Of This Vulnerable Patient Population

The Hospitalist and Parkinson's Disease: Managing The Complex Care Of This Vulnerable Patient Population - On Demand 2025

Inside the hospital, Parkinson’s demands precision. In this on‑demand session, hospitalists describe the disease’s burden and why patients present, identify motor and non‑motor red flags, and recognize contraindications and the critical timing of therapies. You will apply evidence‑based protocols, learn to prevent falls and delirium, and synthesize medication reconciliation and discharge strategies to improve outcomes.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on May 06, 2028

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Describe the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's Disease and understand why Parkinson's disease patients are admitted to the hospital.
Identify the symptoms and nuances of the disease and the medications that are given to patients with Parkinson's. Recognize the critical importance of timely and accurate medication management for hospitalized patients with Parkinson's disease to prevent avoidable complications.
Recognize the risk factors that can lead to hospital complications for patients with Parkinson's disease, including motor symptom deterioration and increased fall risk, and apply evidence-based strategies to mitigate these risks.
Learn the best care practices for patients with Parkinson's disease, including medication reconciliation and interdisciplinary consultations, to improve their outcomes in the hospital setting.

Faculty

Tanisha Hamilton
Mazen Elkurd
- Dr. Elkurd reports working as a consultant for Abbott Pharmaceuticals.

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Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.