Pain BC ECHO for chronic pain

Based on the University of New Mexico model, the BC ECHO for chronic pain is a free virtual learning community comprised of specialists and community health care providers who use instructive and case-based learning to gain improved competence in providing care for complex pain cases. Our ECHO sessions will be comprised of monthly two-hour sessions. Each session will consist of a 20 to 30 minute instructive presentation from specialists on participant-identified topics, followed by a case presentation, which can be submitted by any participating health care provider. This session will focus on supporting people with pain who have intellectual disabilities and/or are neurodiverse.

Speakers:

• Dr. Najam Mian, Physiatrist and Pain Specialist
• Dr. Judy Dercksen, General Practitioner
• Dr. Michael Butterfield, Addictions Medicine Specialist, Psychiatrist
• Dr. Karen Ng, Pharmacist
• Roland Fletcher, Physiotherapist
• Susan Reid-Schellinck, Occupational Therapist
• Julie Carlson, Registered Clinical Social Worker

Learning objectives:

• Gain improved competence in providing care for complex pain cases
• Discuss how to support and provide immediate care to patients with complex pain in underserved areas, such as rural and remote communities

How to join:

• Registration required https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PainBCSociety/echo-4.html
  after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the zoom information to join. 
• Agenda and more information

CME: This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 2 Mainpro+ credits per session.

Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences.