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Teleneurology Education: Introduction to Principles of Teleneurology

Teleneurology Education: Introduction to Principles of Teleneurology
Course Description
This is a 3-part webinar series will help you gain and improve clinicians’ confidence to perform a high-quality neurologic exam via telehealth. Instructional videos will demonstrate how to conduct a virtual neurologic exam and counsel patients. By the end of the webinar series, you will be able to:
  • Confidently conduct a basic neurologic exam on pediatric and adult patients via telehealth (mental status assessment, cranial nerves, motor system, reflexes, sensory system, station and gait, and coordination)
  • Efficiently instruct patients and telepresenters to position themselves and cameras for specific exam components to enhance evaluation.
  • Understand the possibilities, limitations, and common misconceptions about telehealth for neurologic evaluation and diagnosis.

This webinar series is sponsored by Lilly.

CHAPTER DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Understand the benefits, barriers, and limitations of utilizing teleneurology applications for patient care
  • Acknowledge current licensure and malpractice insurance requirements for the practice of teleneurology
  • Review best practices for completing a teleneurology visit, with regard to webside manner, consent, privacy and appropriate documentation
  • Appreciate the impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic on the field of teleneurology, and discover what lies ahead
DATE OF RELEASE
September 5, 2023
Confidentiality of Data
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Faculty & Disclosures

Colleen Tomcik, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor, University of Rochester
*Dr. Tomcik has no disclosures relevant to this webinar.


*Relationship Disclosure

Planners & Disclosures

Michaela Read
Telehealth and Practice Program Manager
American Academy of Neurology
*Ms. Read has no disclosures relevant to this webinar.


Hiyana Yang, CPPM
Policy and Practice Education Program Manager
American Academy of Neurology
*Ms. Yang has no disclosures relevant to this webinar.


*Relationship Disclosure