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

