Antipsychotic Treatment Options In Schizophrenia

Carl DeFranco, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Carl DeFranco is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). He has obtained his Professional Registered Nurse degree from Niagara County Community College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Daemen University, and Master of Science in Nursing from D’Youville University. As a registered nurse he has worked in treatment areas such as hospice, renal transplant, Burn Treatment Unit, and Medical Intensive Care Unit at our local Level 1 Trauma Center in Buffalo, NY. As a nurse practitioner, he has worked in outpatient community mental health, psychiatric homecare, and Assertive Community Treatment.

Sara A. Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP (OPDC)

Medical Science Liaison

Speaker Carl DeFranco, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a paid consultant for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)
Speaker Sara A. Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)

PSYCHU PROGRAM ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Developmental & Commercialization Inc., Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Lundbeck, L.L.C., committed supporters of the mental health treatment community; as such, PsychU is governed in accordance with the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals attendance at educational programs.

PSYCHU MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

In accordance with the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, attendance at PsychU educational programs is limited to appropriate attendees (e.g., physician, clinical professional, current medical school student, care manager, advocate, recovery coach or an executive and manager of an organization) whose primary role is to provide, manage, finance, study, or regulate mental health services for adult patients. NOTE: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization Inc. (OPDC) reserves the right to decline membership to individuals who OPDC determines do not meet the certification requirements.

MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION

Membership is required to attend PsychU programs. Membership is free to all relevant mental health professionals as described above. If you are not currently a member of PsychU, you will need to become a member before you can register to attend an event. Registration for PsychU Live Events will be closed 2 business days prior to the date of the event. No walk-ins will be permitted to attend PsychU Live Events. To become a member and register for a PsychU Program, please visit https://www.PsychU.org/.

ATTENDANCE LIMITATIONS

PsychU declines attendance after a healthcare professional has attended a pre-determined number of programs, has attended multiple programs on the same topic or is outside the appropriate specialty for PsychU programs, to avoid any appearance of impropriety between OPDC and the healthcare professional. This measure protects the healthcare professional as well as OPDC. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the OPDC Ethics and Compliance Department at E&CHelpline@otsuka-us.com.

MEAL REPORTING

The value of all meals provided at PsychU events will be attributed to attendees and reported in accordance with relevant federal and state laws.