A Cost-Effective Approach to the Work-Up of Cranial Neuropathies (CME)
2016 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting &OTO EXPOSM
Keyword(s)
cranial neuropathy, disorders of olfaction, asymmetric hearing loss, tinnitus, facial paralysis, otalgia, healthcare costs, cost-effective approach, controlling costs, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction
When a patient presents with a new cranial neuropathy, it can be tempting to order the ‘million dollar’ work-up; however with spiraling health care costs, high-deductible plans, and physicians now being measured on how they deliver care and utilize healthcare dollars, it is more important than ever to know how to determine the etiology of a patient’s problem in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Evidence based algorithms can help maximize patient and physician satisfaction while controlling costs. This miniseminar will discuss the presenting signs and symptoms for patients with disorders of olfaction, asymmetric hearing loss, tinnitus, facial paralysis, and otalgia. In addition to the traditional lecture format, it will employ audience questions and responses, case studies and clinical expertise to help the participants better understand the best work-up for various cranial neuropathies and how to immediately apply this knowledge to their individual practices.
Credit
CME:2.0
Description
This miniseminar will discuss the presenting signs and symptoms for patients with disorders of olfaction, asymmetric hearing loss, tinnitus, facial paralysis, and otalgia. In addition to the traditional lecture format, it will employ audience questions and responses, case studies and clinical expertise to help the participants better understand the best work-up for various cranial neuropathies and how to immediately apply this knowledge to their individual practices. Learning Objectives:1: Describe the common presenting signs and symptoms of various cranial neuropathies. 2: Apply the most cost-effective work-up for patients presenting with cranial neuropathies. 3: Demonstrate how they can confidently use evidence-based medicine to support their cost-effective, practical work-up for patients presenting with cranial neuropathies.Faculty:Gregory J. Artz, MD (No relationships to disclose); Seilesh Babu, MD (No relationships to disclose); Ryan G. Porter, MD (Cochlear Americas ( Personal relationships not otherwise covered): Consultant/Advisory Board Oticon Medical ( Personal relationships not otherwise covered): Consultant/Advisory Board); Joseph Spiegel, MD (No relationships to disclose); David B. Conley, MD (Intersect ENT (Products/Services: No relationship): Speaker/Honoraria includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness Xoran ( Consulting fees or honoraria (independent contractor/speakers bureau/advisory committees/review panels)) (Products/Services: Mini CT): Speaker/Honoraria includes speakers bureau, symposia, and expert witness); J. Walter Kutz, MD (Medtronics ( Consulting fees or honoraria (independent contractor/speakers bureau/advisory committees/review panels)): Consultant/Advisory Board Purdue Pharma ( Consulting fees or honoraria (independent contractor/speakers bureau/advisory committees/review panels)): Consultant/Advisory Board).
