Program #782 • Available Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Saturday, February 28, 2004

End-of-Life Care

 

Program Description

Palliative care addresses the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential needs of patients facing a serious illness or death. An important component of such care is pain management. Sadly, 50% of patients experience moderate or severe pain at least half of the time within their last few days. Physician causes of inadequate pain management include lack of pain assessment skills, lack of knowledge about pain management, avoiding the use of opioids, and fearing addiction. In this program, the Mount Sinai team explores the elements of good palliative care and discusses barriers to adequate pain control in these patients.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, geriatricians, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in end-of-life care.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Thursday, February 28, 2002. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.