Analgesic Therapy for Acute Pain: Stepping Up for Effective Relief
A Comprehensive Review With Case Studies



Faculty:
Winifred Diane Bragg, MD
Orthopaedic Associates of Virginia - Norfolk, Virginia
John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD
Anodyne PainCare Center - Dallas, Texas
Adam J. Singer, MD
Health Sciences Center at SUNY Stony Brook - Stony Brook, New York

Participants will learn how to:

  • Define pain and its various subtypes.
  • Describe consequences of pain, quality-of-life issues, and prevalences
  • Identify concerns about prescribing opioids
  • Differentiate between addiction, physical dependence, and tolerance

Target Audience
This satellite broadcast is for primary care physicians, surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with pain.

Disclaimer
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This program is made possible by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical.
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