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Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish acute pain from chronic pain in symptomatic patients.
  2. Evaluate comorbid conditions that may exist in patients reporting pain.
  3. Establish a treatment plan for patients who report chronic pain.
  4. Monitor opioid use in patients and counsel them on the risk of dependency.
  5. Counsel patients on effective strategies for self-management of the condition causing them chronic pain.
Chronic Pain: Responsible Opioid Prescribing
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