Safe and Efficacious Prescribing for Chronic Pain_September 26, 2024

Pittsburgh, PA US
September 26, 2024

Learning Objectives

Understand the impact of the opioid crisis on the management of chronic pain and identify strategies to mitigate risks associated with opioid prescribing.

Develop familiarity with the evidence-based approach to chronic pain management, including non-opioid pharmacological options, non-pharmacological interventions, and interdisciplinary care models.

Enhance knowledge of effective pain management strategies beyond opioid prescriptions, with an emphasis on evidence-based treatment modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), physical therapy, and complementary therapies.

Identify barriers and challenges faced by primary care practitioners in managing chronic pain and implement strategies to optimize pain assessment, treatment planning, and patient education.

Explore the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in chronic pain management and its impact on improving patient access to comprehensive care options.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    • 1.00 Opioid Education
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/09/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
09/26/2024 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/26/2024 - 8:00pm EDT
Cioppino
2350 Railroad Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States

James Latronica, DO

Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Medical Society. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Opioid/Pain Management Credit
This activity has been designated as and qualifies for Opioid/Pain Management Credit. It is the responsibility of the learner to maintain the educational presentation or conference agenda as evidence, if needed for audit purposes.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    • 1.00 Opioid Education
  • 1.00 Attendance
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