Overview

According to the CDC's National Health Interview Survey, in 2019, 20.4% of all American adults, or about 1 out of every 5, had significant chronic pain. 7.4% of adults had chronic pain that frequently limited life or work activities in the past three months. This lecture will provide guidance for practitioners to develop evidence-based treatment plans for patients with pain in alignment with the patient’s treatment goals, communicate with the patient about the treatment plan and manage and monitor patient progress effectively.

Objectives

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

  • Define the role of screening and assessment for pain in a primary care practice and articulate strategies for seamless integration into patient care, emphasizing ethical considerations in patient interactions and decision-making.
  • Discuss effective methods for managing ongoing opioid therapy in patients with chronic pain.
  • Recognize behaviors that may be associated with opioid use disorder.
  • Evaluate the risks and benefits associated with opioid therapy for chronic pain.

 

Session date: 
12/13/2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm CST
Location: 
Virtual
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 1.00 Pain Management

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