Evaluating and Managing Long COVID-19, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and Other Invisible Diseases

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 4:24 PM - Friday, December 1, 2023, 12:00 AM

The US is experiencing a significant increase in opioid and other substance use disorder related deaths in recent years. This issue also impacts pediatric and adolescent patients. Utilization of multidisciplinary treatment approaches, involving pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options, can help patients more effectively manage their pain while also reducing opioids in the community (and lower the potential risk of inappropriate use).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), KS Category III CME Related Content (1.00 hours), MATE Act Related Content (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

1. Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment strategy for chronic pain conditions.
2. Explain the biopsychosocial theory behind chronic pain.
3. Apply a multidisciplinary treatment approach that does not require drug therapy for pain or sleep.

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