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Begun in 1989 under the co-sponsorship of the Oregon Medical Board and the Foundation for Medical Excellence, this two-day seminar is designed to give physicians an update on prescribing controlled drugs and managing patients with difficult and/or chronic malignant and non-malignant pain. The curriculum includes pharmacology, the pathophysiology of pain, the psychology of pain, case studies in managing chronic pain, and a review of the current regulatory and legal climate surrounding prescribing controlled substances.
The next Appropriate Prescribing Workshop will be April 17-18, 2008.
Topics covered include:
- Chronic pain management.
- Ethical considerations involved in prescribing controlled substances.
- Current legal requirements for controlled substance management and record keeping.
The workshop also provides the practitioner with an increased self-awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses that may lead to inappropriate prescribing.
The Foundation for Medical Excellence designates this education activity for a maximum of 13.5 hours in category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Because the curriculum is very interactive, only twelve registrations are accepted for each session. Participants have commented that they consider the program very worthwhile and enjoyable, and one even suggested videotaping it for distribution to hospitals for staff viewing.
The fee includes registration and books, plus lunches and morning and afternoon snacks for both days. Lodging, other meals, and transportation are not included.
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