Focus Major Depressive Disorder Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Workbook

The "FOCUS Major Depressive Disorder Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Workbook" provides a single comprehensive source for the busy practitioner to meet the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) MOC requirements. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) introduced the MOC initiative to ensure that specialists offer quality patient care through an ongoing process of improvement. Approved by the ABPN, this workbook will give the practicing psychiatrist the necessary tools to meet Part 2 (Self-Assessment and CME) and Part 4 (Performance in Practice) for patients with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The Workbook commences with a detailed Self-Assessment that provides a realistic, evidence-based measure of knowledge and skills. Next, the Performance in Practice Clinical Module takes the reader through the process of developing an improvement plan, then assessing its efficacy. Finally, the Workbook presents expert-chosen resources to ensure the reader's knowledge is up-to-date and up to the requirements of MOC. Providing a superior level of patient care is an ongoing, evolving process. The "FOCUS Major Depressive Disorder Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Workbook" provides the foundation, the information, and the documentation to support the physician engaged in this critical endeavor.