Program #807 • Available Friday, October 17, 2003
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Understanding and Managing Acute Pain

 

Program Description

The management of acute pain can be rife with challenges. Correct assessment of the patient and his or her pain, appropriate drug selection, dosage titration, and prevention of chronicity are just some of the issues that physicians face every day when treating patients who experience acute pain. Dr. Thomas Simopoulos discusses how to distinguish acute pain from chronic pain, describes the basic mechanisms underlying acute pain, and offers practical tips for accurate clinical evaluation of the patient who is experiencing acute pain. He also reviews the role of various treatment modalities in alleviating short-term discomfort. Using case scenarios, Dr. Simopoulos provides guidance on pain management in young adults, the elderly, expectant mothers, and drug abusers/addicts. This program also contains the latest pain management guidelines set forth by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other health care professionals who are interested in the management of acute pain.

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 Sunday, October 17, 2004. 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.