A Primer on Primary Headache Disorders

An overview of the pathophysiology, clinical features and management of migraine, cluster headache and some less common headache disorders

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session participants should:

1. Be able to describe the characteristics of the main primary headache disorders.
2. Understand the roles of genetic and environmental factors in migraine.
3. understand the main areas of the brain involved in the generation of migraine
4. appreciate the principles of headache management.

 

	Partner Organisation	Department of Neurology, Gozo General Hospital
	Peer Review	Department of Neurology, Gozo General Hospital
	Accreditation
	Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMS	0.5 Credits
	Malta College of Family Doctors	0.5 Credits

 

On completion of this module you will be awarded 1 Point. Each point is equivalent to MCFD 0.5 CPD units / 0.5 European CME Credits (ECMEC’s).

Release Date:	23rd February 2020
Accreditation Valid Until:	23rd February 2021