A Practical Approach to Cancer Pain Management

Faculty and trainees within the Department of Medicine who are involved in the care of patients need to receive regular updates on recent advances and guidelines in the field of internal medicine. Clinical scenarios will be used to review the current management of common medical conditions, including chronic pain and opioid abuse. Multidisciplinary sessions will be also used to educate learners about human trafficking and the role of physicians in identifying and assisting victims in the community. The overall aim of the series is to advance clinical knowledge, enhance the quality of patient care, and improve treatment outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, and residents.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Assess the risk for opioid misuse before initiating treatment with opioids.

  • Distinguish between different sources of pain in patients with cancer.

  • Utilize non-opioid adjuvant analgesics in patient with cancer-related pain.

  • Identify appropriate starting doses of opioids in naïve and tolerant patient populations.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Pain Management
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
10/01/2022
Course expires: 
10/31/2024
Rating: 
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Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1 credit of education in pain management and the prescription of opioids.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Pain Management
  • 1.00 Participation
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