General Information Disclaimers/Disclosures Disclaimer The primary purpose of the Annual Meeting is to meet the educational needs of its members and address practice gaps by providing practiceoriented and scientifically based educational activities that will maintain and advance competence and performance in the field of neurology. A diversity of opinions exists in the medical field and the views of the Annual Meeting faculty do not represent those of the AAN/ AANI or constitute endorsement by the AAN/AANI. The AAN/AANI disclaims any and all liability for the claims that may result from the use or nonuse of information, publications, therapies, and/or services discussed at the Annual Meeting. The activities conducted and content distributed at the Annual Meeting are for educational purposes only and do not constitute standard of care or substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In all cases, the selected course of action should be considered by the treating provider in the context of treating the individual patient. Use of the content provided is voluntary. The AAN/AANI provide this information on an “as is� basis and makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information. The AAN/AANI specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. The AAN/ AANI assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of this information or for any errors or omissions. Attendee assumes any and all liability associated with attendance/participation at the Annual Meeting.
Relationship Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Resolution According to AANI and ACCME policies, everyone who is in a position to control the content of an education activity must disclose financial relationships with any commercial interest to the provider. An individual who refuses to disclose relevant financial relationships is disqualified from being a planning committee member, a teacher, or an author of CME, and cannot have control of, or responsibility for, the development, management, presentation or evaluation of the CME activity. In addition, the AANI must implement a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to the education activity being delivered to learners. The resolution of conflict is handled by the Education and Science Committees. Disclosures for everyone in the position to control Annual Meeting content can be found on the AAN Annual Meeting website. In addition, education and science faculty disclosures can also be found in the syllabi, slides, handouts, and/or are given verbally from the podium.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure The AANI requires all Annual Meeting presenters to disclose if a therapy/product is not labeled for the use being discussed or if the therapy/product is still investigational. Unlabeled use disclosures can be found in the program materials.
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Grants Some Annual Meeting education and scientific programs are supported in part by educational grants from commercial entities. Disclosure of the educational grant is done through acknowledgment statements on the program materials, signs outside of the room, and verbally from the podium. Although educational grants are received, all programs are developed and implemented solely by the Education Committee and Science Committee. The terms, conditions, and purposes of the commercial support are documented in a written agreement between the AANI and commercial supporter. The AAN uses grant funds to support and enhance existing, as well as new, education programs.
Services Luggage Check No luggage check is available at The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). Check with your concierge at your hotel to make your arrangements.
Transportation Due to the proximity of the hotels to The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the AAN will provide shuttle service for select hotels. The housing website indicates whether a hotel is walkable or in the shuttle zone. Please use this information when making your housing selection.
Wireless Connection Wireless Internet hotspots will be available at The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
First Aid Station A First Aid station is located on the lobby level of The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The station is staffed by licensed medical professionals and fully equipped with supplies, including automatic external defibrillators (AED). The station is operational throughout the duration of the Annual Meeting.
Prayer Room A prayer room will be available in the Convention Center for attendees looking for a quiet space for thought, reflection, and prayer.
Child Care Information A variety of child care options are available in Boston. Check with the concierge at your hotel on or before your arrival to make your arrangements.
Mothers Room A private room will be available for nursing mothers and others with sensitive personal health needs. Please note that this room will not be staffed.