Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Applying the P.I.E.C.E.S. Framework for Effective Clinical Management of BPSD

Continuing Medical Education - Mainpro-C Workshop

FACILITATOR: Dr. Kerstin Mossman (Read bio)

Registration: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Workshop: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A light lunch will be provided

After active engagement in this program, participants will be better able to:

• Assess and interpret common behavioural and psychosocial problems seen in patients affected by dementia, whether they live at home or in a long-term-care home
• Present the risks, benefits and appropriate dose range of medications that are currently recommended for BPSD that may respond to pharmacological treatment for the purpose of obtaining informed consent
• Support health-care team members in the monitoring of common side effects of drugs that may be used in the treatment of BPSD
• Support health-care team members in the utilization of the P.I.E.C.E.S. assessment framework and the application of principles outlined in U-FIRST for the implementation of non-pharmaceutical approaches

FEE: $245.00 (HST included)

Please note that on-site registration will not be permitted.

CREDITS
This program meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is accredited for 3.0 CFPC Mainpro-C Credits.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The OCFP reserves the right to cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient advance registration. In the event of a cancellation made by the OCFP, a full refund will be given to the registrants. However, the OCFP cannot accept responsibility for out-of-pocket expenses due to cancellation of a session. Cancellations made more than 15 business days prior to the date of the event will be refunded, less a 25% administration fee. No refunds will be provided after this deadline.