CME Sponsor:
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

Location:
This is an enduring material CME activity

Course Directors/Instructors:
Dawn A. Marcus, MD
Professor
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Penny Tenzer, MD
Vice Chair, Director of the Residency Program
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Chief of Service for Family Medicine
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL

Number of Credits:

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™

Registration Fee: TBA

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Detailed Description:

Chronic pain represents an important management challenge for many family physicians. From integrating chronic pain assessment into daily practice to optimizing treatment plans, especially in the context of comorbid disease, practitioners encounter obstacles to providing optimal pain relief for their patients. In Challenging Issues in Chronic Pain Management, the third activity in our chronic pain series, Dr Penny Tenzer and Dr Dawn Marcus provide practical strategies to address pain management issues commonly faced in family practice, including fitting chronic pain management into the time constraints of an office visit and minimizing staff burnout.

Leaning Objectives:
  • Address challenges often faced in the management of chronic pain
  • Integrate chronic pain assessment into daily practice
  • Utilize a variety of treatment options to more effectively manage pain in their patients
  • Manage chronic pain in the context of other common co-morbid disorders
  • Apply strategies to reduce staff burnout