OCD Psychopharmacology Algorithm: 3 Days Lecture Series
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is announcing our next lecture series, where Dr. David Osser will discuss the psychopharmacology algorithm project’s recent update on the psychopharmacological management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD):
OCD is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder that can cause significant psychosocial impairment. Delayed treatment of OCD is associated with poor outcomes but early & effective treatment can improve the quality of life. For this reason, the following 3 days lecture series by Dr. David Osser is of high clinical relevance to every medical professional taking care of patients with OCD.
Let’s begin by answering this question first:
Answer: Paroxetine
- because of its multiple side effects, drug interactions, and not safe during pregnancy.
TABLE OF CONTENT:
DAY 1 (JULY 30):
Evidence-informed recommendations for OCD treatment considering efficacy, tolerability, safety, & patient preference.
Initial medications of choice for OCD treatment.
OCD Management in women of childbearing potential & pregnant women.
OCD management with Bipolar disorder.
DAY 2 (JULY 31):
Next treatment options depending on (a) good response, (b) partial response, & (c) poor response to first-line and second-line treatment.
DAY 3 (AUG 1):
Augmentation options
Novel agents for OCD treatment
Non-invasive device-based approaches & Neurosurgery options
INTERESTED IN THIS LECTURE SERIES?
JOIN PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP
This is a closed membership for medical professionals only.
- 30+ Courses/Sections: Each chapter within these sections is of direct clinical relevance for your daily practice.
- Journal Club: we will post the most recently published psychiatry articles relevant to your daily clinical practice.
- Coffee Club: contain short discussions with clinical experts in the field of psychiatry.
- Essentials of Inpatient Psychiatry Book: All chapters from this book are included in the academy sections.
- Discussion Forum & Community: Connect with other medical professionals and discuss your difficult-to-treat clinical cases.
- Conference Discounts: Academy members get discounted access at our conferences.
- Goal: is to have all important clinically relevant topics in one place for ease of access.
