Review Activity Description

Pain Treatment and Interactive Patient Cases

Patient with Chronic Knee Pain

Case: Steve Campbell

0.5 out of 14 hrs CE

Goal:  To train providers on the importance of basing chronic pain treatment on an accurate diagnosis, following evidence-based guidelines when prescribing opioids including appropriate patient assessment and treatment structure.

Review Activity Description

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Educational Objectives:

After completing this activity participants will be able to:

• Describe appropriate opioid use and follow-up of post-op or post-trauma opioids in patients
• Assess pain history, treatment history, and pain condition to determine if chronic opioid therapy should be continued
• Assess for opioid use disorder or risk in a patient on chronic opioid therapy
• Make an appropriate referral for a patient with complex pain and addiction needs beyond the scope of your practice