{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-neurology-psychiatry-for-primary-care-apr-24-26-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Neurology \u0026 Psychiatry for Primary Care Apr 24-26, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prod-edition\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Neurology \u0026amp; Psychiatry for Primary Care Apr 24-26, 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Target Audience: \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003einternists, primary care physicians, neurologists, and psychiatrists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1001\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThis is a continuing medical education conference titled “Neurology \u0026amp; Psychiatry for Primary Care” organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003e. The event is scheduled to take place from April 24-26, 2026, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1002\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\"\u003ePerform a neurological exam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1003\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss evidence-based management options for Alzheimer’s disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1004\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eDescribe the differential diagnosis of headaches and migraines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1005\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss the spectrum of sleep disorders and current management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1006\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1007\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003eReview current evidence for the treatment of anxiety disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1008\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eDescribe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1009\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\"\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1010\" data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\"\u003eUtilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1011\" data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\"\u003eEvaluate weakness and recognize cardinal features of Parkinson’s disease as well as other movement disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1012\" data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,0\"\u003eCompare the side effect and clinical pharmacology profiles of anti-epileptic drugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1013\" data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss the mechanism of neuropathic pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1014\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003eBest for internists, primary care physicians, neurologists, and psychiatrists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFriday, April 24, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1015\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – 1 – The Neurological Exam:\u003c\/b\u003e Characteristics and objectives of the examination; exam phases; assessing general mental status; long-term predications; examination of infants; demonstration on conducting an exam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1016\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – 1 – Alzheimer’s \u0026amp; Other Dementias:\u003c\/b\u003e Definition; statistics; neurological changes of normal aging; pathology; etiological theories; vascular dementias; investigations; social issues; symptomatic treatment; research therapies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1017\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – 1 – Headaches \u0026amp; Migraines:\u003c\/b\u003e Basic headache mechanisms; headache history: characteristics, precipitating factors, medical conditions; migraine: common tension, classic, treatment, complicated, cluster, sinus; trigeminal neuralgia; Giant Cell Arteritis; brain tumor; subarachnoid hemorrhage; emergency room treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1018\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsychia\u003cspan class=\"citation-4179\"\u003etry – Bipolar Spectrum Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4179 citation-end-4179\"\u003e Bipolar spectrum disorders in adults as compared to youth; Comprehensive history-taking; Differential diagnosis; Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; Phase specific treatment considerations and interventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4178 citation-end-4178\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1019\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4177 citation-end-4177\"\u003ePsychia\u003c\/span\u003etry – Anxiety Disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4175 citation-4176 citation-end-4176\"\u003eThe nature of anxiety; Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; etiology and diagnosis; Co-occurring conditions; Treatment options for these disabling conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4174 citation-end-4174\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSaturday, April 25, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1020\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsychiatry – Substance Use Disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family symptoms and codependency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1021\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePsychiatry – The Com\u003cspan class=\"citation-4173\"\u003eplexity of Adult ADHD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4173 citation-end-4173\"\u003e ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-based and FDA approved pharmacological treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4172 citation-end-4172\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1022\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4171 citation-end-4171\"\u003eNeurolog\u003c\/span\u003ey – 1 – Sl\u003cspan class=\"citation-4170\"\u003eeep Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4170 citation-end-4170\"\u003e Epidemiology; assessing sleep patterns; causes and treatment of insomnia; causes, evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea; symptoms and treatment of narcolepsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4169 citation-end-4169\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1023\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4168 citation-end-4168\"\u003eNeurology – 2 – Evaluating Weakness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Using the history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms; characteristics of neurological diseases that produce weakness; presentations of representative diseases of the nervous system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4167 citation-end-4167\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1024\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4166\"\u003eNeurology – 2 – Parkinson’s Disease \u0026amp; Other Movement Disorders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4166 citation-end-4166\"\u003e Epidemiology; cardinal features; secondary features; pathology; neurochemistry; differential diagnosis; treatment; complication; other movement disorders; neurole\u003c\/span\u003eptic- induced movement diso\u003cspan class=\"citation-4164 citation-4165 citation-end-4165\"\u003erders; chorea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4162 citation-4163 citation-end-4163\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1027\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4160 citation-4161 citation-end-4161\"\u003eSunday, April 26, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1025\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4158 citation-4159\"\u003eNeurology – 2 – Treatment of Epilepsy and Status Epilepticus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4158 citation-4159 citation-end-4159\"\u003e Treatment of epilepsies; goals of treatment; initiation and discontinuation of drug therapy; therape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4158 citation-end-4158\"\u003eutic monitoring; in\u003c\/span\u003etractable epilepsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42955f7ec47030d5-1026\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNeurology – 2 – Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain:\u003c\/b\u003e Discussion of the spectrum of neuropathic signs, symptoms and causes; the approach to bedside examination; discussion of the mechanism of neuropathic pain; effective therapies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4157 citation-end-4157\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43163710980194,"sku":"MED-AMB09678","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Neurology-Psychiatry-for-Primary-Care-Apr-24-26-2026.jpg?v=1785419512","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-neurology-psychiatry-for-primary-care-apr-24-26-2026","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}