Accreditation and Designation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Requirements and Descriptions of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Woman’s Foundation and the Acadiana Pediatric Society. The Woman’s Foundation is accredited by the LSMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Woman’s Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other attendees will be given Certificates of Attendance which may be used to obtain continuing education credit with their respective boards/professional societies.
Objectives
- To use the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder to be able to identify when a patient is suffering from depression.
- To effectively be able to treat depression with appropriate medication, and to familiarize self with appropriate dosing and augmentation strategies.
- To identify at risk behaviors and signs of suicidality.
Financial Disclosure
- Katherine Smith, MD has no financial disclosures.