Busting the Myths Around Opioids and Chronic Pain Management
Learning Objectives:
After the lecture:
• The learner will understand the appropriate goals of chronic pain management.
• The learner will understand the evidence supporting appropriate opiate prescribing for chronic pain.
• The learner will be able to differentiate and understand the interconnected relationship of chronic pain and OUD
• The learner will understand the unexpected consequences of the DCD guidelines on patients with substance use disorders and on patients with chronic pain.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.