Continuing Medical Education: Pain Management CME: Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation: Pharmacologic Management: Pharmacologic Management of Pain: NSAIDS to Opioids: San Diego, CA: Course CME: September 17, 2008
- By Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation
- Published 08/1/2008
- Pain Management , General Medicine
- Unrated
Pharmacologic Management of Pain: NSAIDS to Opioids
Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation was founded in 1984 in memory of Francis Joseph Dannemiller, MD. Dr. Dannemiller was the
Chairman and Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program
at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Dannemiller Foundation has been an accredited provider of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
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Location: Marriott Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA
Course Directors/Instructors:
Bill H. McCarberg, MD, FABPM
Founder, Chronic Pain Management Program
Kaiser Permanente San Diego
Assistant Clinical Professor (voluntary)
University of California, San Diego San Diego, California.
Cost: Free
Number of credits:
A maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)™
Detailed Description:
Many family physicians are reluctant and apprehensive about prescribing opioids for their chronic pain patients. This is largely due to real or perceived legal barriers that limit effective chronic pain management and concerns regarding misuse, abuse and diversion of opioids. The purpose of this activity is to provide participants with information to develop and manage the best pharmacologic treatment options for their chronic pain.
- Evaluate the pain condition and develop the best pharmacologic treatment options for chronic pain patients.
- Apply principles of rational polypharmacy to better manage chronic pain.
- Assess benefits and controversy of prescribing NSAIDs for the management of chronic pain
- Assess benefits and risks in prescribing opioids for chronic pain.
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