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CME Activity
Principles of Neuropathic Pain Assessment and Management
Faculty
Dawn Marcus, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Neurology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Penny Tenzer, MD
Vice Chair, Director of the Residency Program
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Chief of Service for Family Medicine
University of Miami Hospital
Matthew Schocket, MD
Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist
Capitol Pain Institute
Austin, TX
Accredited by
American Academy of Family Physicians
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Course Description
After completing this activity, family physicians will be better able to:
■Apply evidence-based recommendations for assessment and management of neuropathic pain in clinical practice.
■Recognize signs and symptoms of neuropathic pain to facilitate timely diagnosis and management.
■Differentiate among commonly encountered neuropathic pain conditions and their various causes in order to select appropriate treatments.
■Improve assessment of neuropathic pain in clinical practice, including assessment of comorbidities.
■Apply evidence-based strategies in the selection and use of first-, second- and third-line pharmacotherapy for patients with common neuropathic pain syndromes.
■Develop tailored treatment plans that address common and potentially debilitating comorbidities, such as depression and sleep disturbances.
■Implement practical approaches to monitoring treatment response, managing adverse effects and optimizing outcomes.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Nov-15 |
| Expiration Date: | 2013-Nov-15 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | Free |
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