CD-AMC: Catatonia in the Medically Ill Presented By TeleSpecialists

Catatonia remains under recognized in medically ill patients.  Further, while it continues to be commonly considered primarily a psychiatric illness, catatonia frequently occurs in association with an underlying medical etiology.  The aims of this presentation are to assist learners in:

1. More confidently and accurately diagnosing catatonia in medically ill patients.
2. Better recognition of medical conditions that may co-occur with and lead to the development of catatonia.
3. Understanding the medical workup that may be appropriate for patients with catatonia.
4. Choosing the appropriate treatment options for each patient based on clinical response and resource availability.