Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Marriott Hotel and Marina, Marina Ballroom Salon D/E
San Diego, CA
Supported by an educational grant from Alpharma Pharmaceuticals LLC
This event is not a part of the official AAFP Scientific Assembly.
| Faculty: | Bill H. McCarberg, M.D., FABPM Founder, Chronic Pain Management Program Kaiser Permanente San Diego Assistant Clinical Professor(voluntary) University of California, San Diego San Diego, California |
| Agenda: | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. | Registration and Luncheon |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lecture and Slides |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Questions and Answers |
Lunch will be provided
Faculty disclosure will be provided in materials distributed at the syumposium.
Needs Assessment:
Many family physicians are reluctant and apprehensive about prescribing opioids for their chronic pain patients. This is largely due to real or perceived legal barriers that limit effective chronic pain management and concerns regarding misuse, abuse and diversion of opioids. The purpose of this activity is to provide participants with information to develop and manage the best pharmacologic treatment options for their chronic pain.
Target Audience:
This symposium is intended for physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nurses who are attending the AAFP Scientific Assembly.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the pain condition and develop the best pharmacologic treatment options for chronic pain patients
- Apply principles of rational polypharmacy to better manage chronic pain
- Assess benefits and controversy of prescribing NSAIDs for management of chronic pain
- Assess benefits and risks in prescribing opioids for chronic pain
Method of Participation:
This symposium will consist of lectures with accompanying slide presentations followed by a question and answer session.
Accreditation Statement
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
Physicians
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.50 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Pharmacists
Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program is a continuing education activity of Purdue University, an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Universal Program Number (UPN): 018-999-08-113-L01-P, 1.5 contact hours (.15CEU)
Nurse Practitioners
This program has been granted 1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 pharmacology hours) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID # 0807328.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The Dannemiller Foundation fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please contact Dannemiller Foundation at 800-328-2308 by September 1, 2008 in order to receive service.