This CME series addresses the challenges of managing patients with chronic non-malignant pain. In addition to reviewing the evidence-based recommendations about assessment and management, the series also offers strategies and tools to assist physicians in integrating these principles into practice.
Management of Chronic Pain Series
Series Overview
Series Objectives
- Review evidence-based guidelines for assessment and management of acute and chronic nonmalignant pain
- Provide tools to assist with the assessment of pain in clinical practice
- Review non-pharmacological treatment options
- Discuss available analgesics (opioid, nonopioid, adjuvant) and their use in pain management
- Discuss issues and misconceptions in the management of acute and chronic nonmalignant pain
- Discuss approaches to monitoring treatment response, managing adverse effects and optimizing outcomes in pain patients
- Identify challenges and barriers to the effective management of pain and provide insight regarding potential solutions
- Discuss strategies for pain management in patients with risk factors for substance abuse or a current or past history of substance abuse
Accessing the CME Activities
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Activity 1: Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 2: Managing the Chronic Pain Patient At Risk or With a History of Addiction -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 3: Challenging Issues in Pain Management -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 4: Pain Management in Special Populations -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 5: Practical Aspects of Chronic Pain Management: Case Studies --
CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 6: Chronic Pain and Depression
The combination of pain and depression is associated with worse clinical outcomes than those seen with either condition alone. This video case dramatization demonstrates the process of care when chronic pain and depression are both present. 1 Prescribed credit - CME credit expires June 21, 2013.
Activity 7: Fibromyalgia: Challenges in Pain Management -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 2: Managing the Chronic Pain Patient At Risk or With a History of Addiction -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 3: Challenging Issues in Pain Management -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 4: Pain Management in Special Populations -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 5: Practical Aspects of Chronic Pain Management: Case Studies --
CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Activity 6: Chronic Pain and Depression
The combination of pain and depression is associated with worse clinical outcomes than those seen with either condition alone. This video case dramatization demonstrates the process of care when chronic pain and depression are both present. 1 Prescribed credit - CME credit expires June 21, 2013.
Activity 7: Fibromyalgia: Challenges in Pain Management -- CME credit has expired and is no longer available.
Acknowledgment of Support
Activities 1, 3, 4 and 5 are supported by educational grant from Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs. Activity 2 is supported by an educational grant from Purdue Pharma LP. Activity 6 is supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company. Activity 7 is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
