Prescription Drugs With Abuse Potential: Perspectives From the Pain Medicine Community
- Credit Type
- AMA
- Credit Amount
- 1
- Release Date
- 07/01/2011
- Expiration Date
- 07/01/2012
- Activity Type
- Webcast
Activity Goal
This educational activity is intended to review current guidelines for the use of opioid analgesics in patients with chronic noncancer pain.
Intended Audience
Pain specialists, anesthesiologists, physiatrists, neurologists, palliative care specialists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, allied health professionals, fellows, and residents.
Needs Assessment and Learner's Gap
Opioids are an important analgesic option for many patients. However, careful patient selection is critical to ensure that patients are managed as safely and effectively as possible. In 2009, the American Pain Society (APS) and American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) jointly issued evidence-based guidelines on the use of opioids to treat patients with chronic noncancer pain.1 Developed by an interdisciplinary panel, these guidelines address key clinical, psychological, and legal issues that may occur. Before initiating opioid pharmacotherapy, clinicians should conduct a careful history, physical examination, and assessment of risk for misuse, abuse, or diversion. Opioid analgesic regimens should be individualized based in part on the initial evaluation, and on patient-specific therapeutic goals. Clinicians should counsel patients on the risks and benefits of opioid analgesics and monitor for progress towards therapeutic goals, treatment-related adverse events, and signs of inappropriate medication use. Finally, clinicians should become familiar with local, state, and federal laws, regulatory guidelines, and policy statements relevant to opioid prescribing.
References
- Chou R, Fanciullo GJ, Fine PG, et al: Clinical guidelines for the use of chronic opioid therapy in chronic noncancer pain. J Pain. 2009;10(2):113-130.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Select appropriate candidates for opioid-based management of chronic noncancer pain.
- Individualize opioid-based regimens.
- Educate patients on the risks and benefits of opioid therapy.
Accreditation Statement
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 Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke’s & Roosevelt Hospitals, and Asante Communications, LLC. Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s & Roosevelt Hospitals are accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Faculty Disclosure
Perry G. Fine, MD has indicated the following disclosure information: Ameritox, Ltd. (advisory board); Cephalon, Inc. (advisory board and consultant); Covidien (advisory board); Johnson and Johnson (consultant); Meda PriCara [Ortho- McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals] (advisory board); Purdue Pharma L.P. (advisory board)
Credit Designation
Credit Designation designates this Internet point-of-care activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity. Prior to viewing the webcasts, each participant must read the learning objectives and acknowledge receipt of the CME information. Additionally, each participant must also complete a prequestionnaire before beginning the activity. Upon completion of this prequestionnaire, the activity will commence. Once the final webcast is viewed, credit may be obtained by completing the posttest, program evaluation, and the attestation statement. Credit is available through July 1, 2012.
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