Topic:
Pain Relief and Opioid Dependence - Ajay Manhapra, MD
Event Date: July 01, 2019
End Date: June 30, 2025
Credits Offered:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ - 1.00
Attendance - 1.00
Objectives
1. Identify neurobehavioral mechanisms in pain relief.
2. Determine the neurobehavioral interactions between pain relief, opioids and other addictive substances.
3. Describe neurobehavioral mechanisms of the evolution of opioid dependence and addiction with regular use of opioids for pain relief.
4. Analyze the importance of complex persistent dependence as a gray area between simple opioid dependence and addiction.
5. Assess the impact of complex persistent dependence on pain and overall functionality.
6. Analyze the effect of discontinuation of long-term opioids.
7. Formulate strategies to manage patients with complex persistent opioid dependence.
8. Evaluate for aberrant behavior in patients treated with opioids.
9. Develop language and techniques to communicate to patients regarding complex persistent dependence and its management.
Disclosure Statement
All planning committee members and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
Eastern Virginia Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Eastern Virginia Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.