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By Sea Courses Cruises
Published on 12/11/2009
 

East Meets West: Pain Management and Rheumatology

Sea Courses Cruises

October 27 -  November 11, 2010

This conference will have an emphasis on practical tips and take home 'pearls' with a focus on Rheumatology and Chronic Pain from both a Western medicine and Eastern traditional Chinese medical perspective.


East Meets West: Pain Management and Rheumatology


CME Sponsor:
Sea Courses Cruises

Destination:
Shanghai to Beijing
China Land-tour
Yangtze River Cruise

Cruise Ship: Orient Royal Cruises, East King

Course Directors/Instructors:
Philip Baer MD FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Toronto, ON

Erica Weinberg BSc, MSc, MPhil, MD
Practice Focus: Palliative Care and Pain Management
Toronto, ON

Prof. Zhou Wenxin
Dean of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shanghai University)
Shanghai, China

Number of Credits:

Up to 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available.

Registration Fee: $1390 USD

More Info

Conference Topics:

Module 1 :  Pain Management - East

  • TCM Introduction & History
  • Pain Assessment & Diagnosis in TCM
  • Applications of TCM in Pain Management
  • Applications of TCM in Headache
  • Applications of TCM in Back Pain
  • Applications of TCM in Joint Pain
  • Smoking Cessation with Acupuncture

Module 2 : Rheumatology

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis : A Deadly Disabling Disease
  • Boning up on Osteoporosis
  • Painful Crystals : Gout
  • Handling Osteoarthritis
  • Fibromyalgia: Pain all Over
  • Rheumatology Photo Quiz
  • Medical Jeopardy

Module 3 : Pain Management - West

  • Assessing the Patient for Pain : Western Medicine Approach
  • Simple Analgesics & Anti-Inflammatories : Role in Pain Management
  • Using Opioids Effectively : Tips & Tricks
  • Neuropathic Pain