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CME Activity
Chronic Pain Management: Assessing Risk of Opioid Misuse, Monitoring for Signs of Abuse, and Individualizing Analgesic Regimens
Accredited by
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine
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Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 0.5 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Jun-16 |
| Expiration Date: | 2012-Jun-15 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 30 minutes |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | Free |
Program Description & Educational Objectives
The use of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain continues to be controversial, largely due to the abuse potential of opioids. A recent meta-analysis found that substance use disorders are common in patients taking opioids for back pain, with aberrant medication-taking behaviors occurring in up to 24% of cases. This activity explains how, through proper risk assessment, individualized selection of the appropriate opioid, and diligent monitoring of patients on opioid therapy, patients can more safely receive the pain management regimen required to control their chronic pain.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Assess patients for risk of opioid misuse using current consensus guidelines and simple methods of risk stratification
- Select the most appropriate opioid for individualized chronic pain management based on risk stratification
- Routinely monitor patients on opioid therapy and take appropriate action
- Incorporate pain management quality measures into clinical practice in order to improve patient outcomes
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of US-based pain specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists who treat patients with chronic pain.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: June 16, 2011 - June 15, 2012
Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure / Conflict of Interest Policy
In accordance with ACCME requirements, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced. The relationships were reviewed by UNM CME and conflicts of interest were resolved prior to the activity.
CME Reviewer
George D. Comerci, Jr., MD, FACP
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
George D. Comerci, Jr., MD, FACP, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Content Director
Regina Janesko, MS
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education
Regina Janesko, MS, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from 
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.
No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.
Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
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