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Add to my calendar 2023-03-30 15:00:00 2023-03-30 17:00:00 Pain BC effective prescribing of opioids for chronic pain Delivered by Pain Canada in coordination with the University of Toronto, Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain (formerly “Safer Opioid Prescribing”) is among the longest running opioid CPD programs in the country. It was the first accredited program to offer a curriculum that reflected the updated 2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. The curriculum reflects the latest and best available evidence for opioid prescribing. Through engaging discussions and practical activities, the program’s three webinars and capstone workshop ensure that physicians and health care providers have the most up to date skills to effectively support people who live with chronic pain who are prescribed opioids.   Instructor: Dr. Meera Surti Learning objectives: Initiate opioids for the management of chronic pain Evaluate, monitor and support people living with chronic pain who use opioids Taper, switch and discontinue opioid therapy when risks outweigh benefits Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patients with managing chronic pain How to join: Register More information CME: This group learning program has been certified for up to  13.5 MainPro+ credits 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. Online Event Physician Education physician.education@northernhealth.ca America/Vancouver public
Add to Calendar: Start date 2023-03-30 15:00:00 2024-05-18 16:40:29 Title Description Location Physicians rajbir.singh@opin.ca America/Vancouver public
Add to Calendar: End Date 2024-05-18 16:40:29 2023-03-30 17:00:00 Pain BC effective prescribing of opioids for chronic pain Webinar 2: Prescribing opioids for chronic pain Online Event Physicians rajbir.singh@opin.ca America/Vancouver public

Delivered by Pain Canada in coordination with the University of Toronto, Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain (formerly “Safer Opioid Prescribing”) is among the longest running opioid CPD programs in the country. It was the first accredited program to offer a curriculum that reflected the updated 2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. The curriculum reflects the latest and best available evidence for opioid prescribing.

Through engaging discussions and practical activities, the program’s three webinars and capstone workshop ensure that physicians and health care providers have the most up to date skills to effectively support people who live with chronic pain who are prescribed opioids.  

Instructor:

  • Dr. Meera Surti

Learning objectives:

  • Initiate opioids for the management of chronic pain
  • Evaluate, monitor and support people living with chronic pain who use opioids
  • Taper, switch and discontinue opioid therapy when risks outweigh benefits
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patients with managing chronic pain

How to join:

CME: This group learning program has been certified for up to  13.5 MainPro+ credits

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.

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