Pain and Addiction 101
Welcome to Pain and Addiction 101. These programs have been adapted from live symposia held in 2008 and 2009, held in conjunction with the 19th American Academy of Pain Management, the 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency, and the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society. For your convenience, we have broken these programs into various multimedia modules that you can complete for CE credit.
Breakthrough Pain Challenge: An Expert Led Debate Steven D. Passik, PhD, Michael J. Brennan, MD, and John D. Markman, MD | |
Release Date: July 01, 2009 Expiration Date: July 01, 2010 |
Breakthrough pain (BTP) is a common, disabling feature of malignant and non-malignant illnesses.
Unfortunately, BTP is underdiagnosed and undertreated causing unnecessary negative impacts of patient suffering, quality of life, and the associated economic burden. Efforts focused on elucidating health care professionals’ approach to BTP management are required to improve patient outcomes. |
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Minimizing Risk and Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain: Focus on the Challenges of Communication and Interviewing Skills in Assessing Pain Patients Micke A. Brown, BSN, RN, Steven D. Passik, PhD, Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM | |
Release Date: April 03, 2009 Expiration Date: April 03, 2010 |
| Ms. Brown, Dr. Passik and Dr. Webster discuss and demonstrate the challenges of communication and interviewing skills in assessing pain patients. |
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Rational Pharmacotherapy: Opioids, Non-Opioids, and Adjuvant Therapies Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM | |
Release Date: March 27, 2009 Expiration Date: March 27, 2010 |
| Dr. Webster discusses the clinical and rational approach for selecting the right therapy whether it be opioid, non-opioid or adjuvant therapy for managing chronic pain. |
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Assessment Strategies and Practical Approaches to Successful Monitoring of Chronic Pain Steven D. Passik, PhD | |
Release Date: March 13, 2009 Expiration Date: March 13, 2010 |
| Dr. Passik discusses the elements of a comprehensive assessment and risk monitoring strategy which could be accommodated into your everyday clinical routine. |
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Pain & Addiction 101 2006
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| This program has been adapted from a live symposium held on September 7, 2006 in conjunction with the American Academy of Pain Management. |
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Pain & Addiction 101 2004-2005
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