Credits Available: 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Description: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be a debilitating condition causing immobility, respiratory difficulties, and reduced lifespan. But with the advent of new disease-modifying therapies, the prognosis for patients with SMA has been completely altered. These treatments may help patients live longer, creating unique clinical needs. Adults now make up more than a quarter of patients with SMA. However, there are no specific guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult patients, leading to gaps in their diagnosis and management. Adult care is complex and requires multidisciplinary care. This collaborative CME provides the opportunity to learn and share best practices that will improve outcomes for patients with SMA.

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Target Professions: DO, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Healthcare Navigator
Target Specialties: Neurology, Pulmonary/Respiratory Physician, Physiatry/Rehabilitation, Genetics/Genomics, Orthopedic Medicine/Sports Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Pediatrics
I love the flexibility of practice and advocating for my patients. I've had the chance to work with patients from newborn to now geriatrics as well as a variety of specialties from adult GI, allergy/asthma, pediatrics on wards and outpatient and now working at SNFs in PM&R. Being there for the patient is the best part of being a PA for me; from talking story with my older patients and building connections or making a pediatric appointment into a game for a younger patient.