Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
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CME Certificate Fee: $25.00 (USD) for certificate |
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1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.00 hours
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Author(s): Randa Kutob, MD
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: All author(s), contributor(s), editor(s), and CME Office Reviewer(s) state that they do not have any financial arrangements with commercial interests that could constitute a conflict of interest.
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Course Learning Objectives:
- Review epidemiological data on opioid-related morbidity and mortality
- Identify key aspects of the medical assessment for patients suffering from pain syndromes
- Use preferred modalities and medications for the treatment of acute and chronic non-terminal pain
- When opioids are prescribed, describe appropriate risk assessment and risk reduction strategies
Learning Format: Case-based, interactive online course, including mandatory assessment questions (number of questions varies by course or module). Please also read the Technical Requirements.
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CME Sponsor: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
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| Current CME Approval Period:
June 22, 2017 - June 21, 2019
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| Original Release Date: June 22, 2017 |
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| Most Recent Review by Author: June 22, 2017 |
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| Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor: June 22, 2017 |
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| Financial Support Received: Supported by Grant Number 1U17CE002717-01, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services. |
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Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
| 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM |
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| Current CME Approval Period:
June 22, 2017 - June 21, 2019
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| Financial Support Received: Supported by Grant Number 1U17CE002717-01, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services. |
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ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Office Contact Information and CME Disclosure
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
Office of Continuing Medical Education
520-626-7832
uofacme@email.arizona.edu
The following University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson CME Reviewers, Activity Directors, or Planning Committee Members have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that could constitute a conflict of interest with the proposed activity:
Robert Amend, M.Ed.
Randa Kutob, MD
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Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
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About the Author
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Randa Kutob, MD
Dr. Kutob is an Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and Director of the Office of Continuing Medical Education. She is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine with extensive teaching, clinical work, and research in the arena of cross-cultural care and chronic disease prevention and treatment.
Disclosure: Dr. Kutob states that she does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
About the Reviewers/Editors
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Daniel Derksen, MD
Dr. Derksen is the Walter H. Pearce Endowed Chair and Director of the University of Arizona (UA) Center for Rural Health (AzCRH). He is also Professor in the Public Health Policy and Management Program at UA's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. As AzCRH Director, he oversees the State Office of Rural Health (AzSORH), the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (AzFlex), the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP), and the AzCRH Navigator Consortium.
Disclosure: Dr. Derksen states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
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Aram Mardian, MD
Dr. Mardian is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Chief of the Chronic Pain Wellness Center at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. He is a board-certified family physician and holds additional certifications in pain medicine and medical acupuncture. He serves as Co-Chair for the Health Care Advisory Team for the Arizona Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse Initiative.
Disclosure: Dr. Mardian states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
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William C. Thompson IV, MD
Dr. Thompson is a Pain Medicine Specialist board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He is the Vice President of the Arizona Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and a board member of the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists. He serves on the Arizona Department of Health Services Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Initiative Health Care Advisory Team.
Disclosure: Dr. Thompson states that he does not have any financial arrangements that could constitute a conflict of interest. |
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Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
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by Doctor Kathleen Audette | Aug 15, 2018
I, personally, do not prescribe controlled substances, ever. Even though this program is very wonderful , it's not going to change my practice, since this is not what I do. By law, I have to get 3 CEUs on this topic and this has been very convenient and informative . I appreciate it.
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by Hidden | Aug 15, 2018
Would like to see clinical vignettes more focused on chronic pain conditions and management options vs general primary care issues (i.e. immunizations, health screens, cardiac/stroke assessments).
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by sarah strazza | Aug 13, 2018
Great suggestive dialog for patient encounters and rationales for medication changes.
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by Hidden | Aug 13, 2018
Very nicely laid out.
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by Christopher Thunberg | Aug 6, 2018
Excellent use of web page format, in particular use of questions and outside materials
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by Robert Woods | Jul 24, 2018
I dont encounter patients like this in my specialty, so this was not specific to my practice of course, but it was still helpful.
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Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
Introduction to Safe Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management
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Technical Requirements
This web-based activity is offered online and requires an always-on connection to the Internet (the activity cannot be downloaded). The activity works on PC or Mac computers and most tablet computers. The activity should work with the newer versions of major Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari. JavaScript should be enabled in all browsers, and Popups and first party cookies need to be accepted from www.VLH.com. You should also have the latest, free  Adobe Reader installed for reading  documents. For additional information, read the Technical Assistance FAQ.
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