Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 per credit (hour)

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit
Up to 14.55 credit(s) / hour(s)

Estimated time to complete this activity:
up to 14.55 hours.

Meets Special CME Requirements in: California, Oregon, Rhode Island, West Virginia Learn More >>

This course will help you:

	Earn 1 to 14.55 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM
	Assess and measure pain and its effects on your patients
	Choose appropriate therapies for chronic pain
	Better manage common pain syndromes
	Safeguard your practice from drug abuse and diversion

Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

AMA/PRA Cat. 1 Credit: Up to 14.55 credit(s) / hour(s)

Current Approval Period: January 6, 2010 - January 5, 2012

VLH Release Date: January 6, 2006

Most Recent Edit by Author: January 6, 2010

Financial Support Received: Development supported by a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, #R43 NS045361

Accreditation

Sponsorship Statement

Sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center

ACCME/AMA PRA 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 The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Medical Directions, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.55 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course was initially released on 01-06-06. The term of approval for this course is two years from the date of last review, 01-06-10.

The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this program and are in no way to be considered comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for Category 1 credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Any author disclosures regarding commercial relationships are listed in the author's biography.

Faculty/Staff

Activity Director	Robert Amend, M.Ed. Director of Education Programs Medical Directions, Inc. Mr. Amend states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
COM Planning Member	John M. Harris, Jr., M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
OCME Planning Member	Kay O'Neill Program Coordinator Sr. Ms. O'Neill states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.
CME Committee Members	Gail Barker PhD, MBA Dr. Barker states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Steven J. Barker MD, PhD Dr. Barker states that he receives grant/research support from Masimo. Sammy Campbell, MD Dr. Campbell states that he receives grant research funding from Novartis, is a consultant for Schering-Plough, and is on the speakers' bureau for Boehringer-Ingelheim, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, and Sepracor. Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS Dr. Latifi states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Myra L. Muramoto, MD, MPH Dr. Muramoto states that she receives grant/research support from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi-Aventis. Tom Reichenbacher, MD Dr. Reichenbacher states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Todd Vanderah, PhD Dr. Vanderah states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Amy Waer, MD Dr. Waer states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. Frank Walter, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT Dr. Walter states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

Authors/Editor

Authors

Charles Chabal, M.D.
Director, Evergreen Pain Management Center
Chief Science Officer, Talaria, Inc.

Dr. Chabal directs the Evergreen Pain Management Center in Seattle, Washington. He has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on pain medicine.

Dr. Chabal is certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Talaria Inc., a research company specializing in pain management medical device development, healthcare information dissemination, and medical informatics. He previously served as Director of Pain Services at the VA Puget Sound.

Disclosure: Dr. Chabal states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Bennet Davis, M.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

Dr. Davis is President of the Integrative Pain Center of Arizona, a multidisciplinary pain clinic serving the southwestern United States. He is also Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Davis is certified in pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He previously directed the fellowship program in Pain Medicine at the University of Arizona College of medicine.

Disclosure: Dr. Davis states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Thomas Elliott, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota, Duluth, School of Medicine

Dr. Elliott is the Medical Director of the Pain Management Center and Chief of Education and Research at St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic Health System in Duluth, Minnesota. He is also Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Duluth School of Medicine.

Dr. Elliott is certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology/Medical Oncology, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is nationally known for his work in pain management education and his research in pain treatment, including his work as CEO of the Minnesota Cancer Pain Initiative. He has written extensively on the need for improved medical education in pain management.

Disclosure: Dr. Elliott states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Editor

John Harris Jr., M.D., M.B.A.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona, College of Medicine

Dr. Harris is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine of the University of Arizona. He is the President of Medical Directions, Inc. Dr. Harris has served as the Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies of online CME. He is the Senior Editor of The Virtual Lecture Hall's online CME programs and the author of a number of professional papers dealing with online CME.

Disclosure: Dr. Harris states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

Ratings (1082 responses)


How would you rate this program overall? Average Rating: 4.49/5.00

How well were the learning objectives of this program met? Average Rating: 4.53/5.00

How relevant was the information in this program to your clinical practice? Average Rating: 4.17/5.00

Likelihood you will make a change in practice behavior based on your participation in this activity. Average Rating: 4.00/5.00

User Comments


by Hidden \| Sep 4, 2010 Excellent course. Interesting format that kept me interested and helped in the education process.

by nick hossein alapour \| Apr 13, 2010 This is an excellent course. the link are very informative.

by James Fenoglio \| Mar 13, 2010 This course will help immensely in the use of opiates in my practice

by Khashayar Sarabi \| Mar 3, 2010 I Believe this course gives the solid basic knowledge that is needed for any physician to treat common chronic pain patients. I truly loved it, thank you.

by Hidden \| Aug 22, 2009 There is no science to substantiate that degenerative disk issues are a cause of chronic back pain. Per numerous studies degenerative changes in asuymptomatic subjects is quite high - 100% if over 60 and at least 20% at age 20. Your case studies implying validation of said dx beg intervention which can be disasterous and compound the problem. As the authors are aware the only treatment vetted by the medical literature - albeit lukewarmly - is exercise not only for treatment but for prevention. Other than this endorsement of an unproven dx I found the course quite informative and on the whole well balanced. FYI the bulk of my practive is non-interventional pain management. Lastly I highly commend the authors for there positve comments about methadone - it is surely one of the more versatile medications in our armementarium. view response

by Hidden \| Aug 15, 2009 I am a pediatrician, so I would have liked to have more course content relevant to pediatrics. Chronic headaches and chronic abdominal pain are frequent problems pediatricians deal with. Also management of pediatric in-office procedural pain would be very helpful.

Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

This course meets general AMA Category 1 CME requirements in states that have a CME requirement.

Based on information from state licensing authorities, this program meets special CME requirements in these states:

	California Pain Management
	Oregon Pain Management / Terminally Ill / End-of-life
	Rhode Island Pain Management / End-of-life Care
	West Virginia Pain Management

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Improving Outcomes in Chronic Pain

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