Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits, Part 1

August 16, 2019

 

Course Description

The opioid epidemic continues to impact the U.S. The numbers don’t lie: Two out of three drug-related overdose deaths involve an opioid, killing over 47,000 people in 2017.1 Of those deaths, 36% involved prescription opioids.2

It’s imperative that physicians and clinicians understand how to best manage their patient’s pain – whether it’s using opioids or another treatment plan. This webinar aims to outline ways to assess pain, develop a treatment plan, and identify risks and benefits of choosing an opioid treatment plan.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of pain as it relates to the concepts of pain management
  • Accurately assess patients in pain
  • Develop a safe and effective pain treatment plan
  • Identify evidence-based non-opioid options for the treatment of pain
  • Identify the risks and benefits of opioid therapy

Target Audience

ISMIE policyholders and their staff

Disclosure

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

CME information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overview of the drug overdose epidemic: behind the numbers. Updated Dec 19, 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/index.html. Accessed May 29, 2019.

2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overview of the drug overdose epidemic: behind the numbers. Updated Dec 19, 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/index.html. Accessed May 29, 2019.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
08/16/2019
Course expires: 
08/30/2019
Event starts: 
08/16/2019 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
08/16/2019 - 1:00pm
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Vikram B. Patel, MD, DABA, FIPP, DABIPP

Vikram B. Patel, MD, DABA, FIPP, DABIPP is an anesthesiologist, specializing and board-certified in interventional pain medicine.

He has over 24 years of experience in pain medicine. As the former program director for the pain fellowship programs at Loyola University Medical Center and the Medical College of Ohio, he has trained many pain specialists. He continues to train pain physicians in the US, as well as in other countries.

Dr. Patel was one of the writers for the interventional pain procedures guidelines, as well as opioid management guidelines, under the auspices of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He has also extensively published and authored numerous book chapters in pain medicine.

In addition, he serves on the board of examination for the American Board of Interventional Pain Practice (ABIPP) and has been an examiner for the FIPP as well as ABIPP examinations.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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