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Recognizing Restless Legs Syndrome in Primary Care to Improve Patient Quality of Life CME/CE

Author Information and Disclosures

Release Date: June 24, 2008; Valid for credit through June 24, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 1.0 nursing contact hours (0.25 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology)

To participate in this internet activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test and/or complete the evaluation; (4) view/print certificate View details.

If you have not already done so, Medscape encourages you to take a self-assessment survey on Restless Legs Syndrome prior to engaging in this activity. Based on your answers to the survey, specific activities on RLS will be recommended for you and you will receive CME credit.

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify the essential criteria for the diagnosis of restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  2. Distinguish primary RLS from secondary RLS and identify potential etiologies
  3. Recognize that RLS can have a significant adverse impact on a patient's quality of life
  4. Evaluate nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies for RLS in patients with and without comorbidities
Authors and Disclosures

Kapil D. Sethi, MD
Disclosure: Kapil D. Sethi, MD, has disclosed that he has served as a consultant and speaker for Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and Allergan. Dr. Sethi has also disclosed that he owns stock with Elan, Merck, and Pfizer.


Jennifer Brown, PhD
Disclosure: Jennifer Brown, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Stephanie Kushner, PhD
Disclosure: Stephanie Kushner, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Cassandra A. Richards
Disclosure: Cassandra A. Richards, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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