WV Laws & Legislation on Controlled Substances & Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits

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Learning Objectives:

1. Review WV Laws and Legislation regarding Opiod prescribing and diversion
2. Review/discuss Pain Management with Opiods and without
3. Discuss the risks and benefits of pain medications

The speakers discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (WVOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

All grievances may be directed to WVOMA’s Executive Director at penny@wvoma.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.