Management of Acute and Chronic Pain in the Primary Care Setting
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Pain is the most commonly reported symptom in a primary care setting. This lecture will take you through the nuts and bolts of acute and chronic pain. Included ...
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Pain is the most commonly reported symptom in a primary care setting. This lecture will take you through the nuts and bolts of acute and chronic pain. Included in this discussion will be a focus on the importance of a comprehensive approach including pain management specialists, primary care providers, nurses, and complementary therapies and modalities. In addition, a discussion on the importance of narcotic contracts and the regulation of controlled substances.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:Review the types and pathophysiologic mechanisms of painDiscuss best practices for recognizing and treating pain in clinical practiceCompare and contrast various pharmacologic agents currently available
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