Pain Management Master Clinician Series

Caring for a chronic pain patient can be frustrating and trying. This discussion will provide tips for caring for these patients – things to look for and things to consider. Take away practical pearls in just 30 minutes and bring your brain for some lunchtime fun and learning!

The greatest challenges to practicing multidisciplinary pain management in the community setting include cost, access, clinician education, and patient acceptance. Join us for this can’t-miss session as we explore the importance of multidisciplinary pain management, provide easy access to resources, and empower the community clinician to practice comprehensive pain management for improved outcomes with some of their most challenging patients.

Despite significant efforts to de-emphasize opioid therapies for chronic pain, some patients remain medically appropriate candidates when non-opioid treatments are inadequate. If behaviors arise that suggest prescription misuse, abuse, or diversion, clinicians are challenged to know how to proceed. Join us for this “can’t-miss” session for strategies to help you assess these behaviors and formulate a treatment plan with confidence!