TWO-HOUR PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SERIES 2022 PROBLEMS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ALABAMA

TWO-HOUR Prescribing of Controlled SUBSTANCES SERIES 2022

Problems in Pain Management in Alabama 

Steve P. Furr, M.D.

May 31, 2022 │ Zoom Meeting* | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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OBJECTIVES

After attending this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs
  • Identify the diagnostic criteria for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse.
  • Discuss beliefs, attitudes and stereotypes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependence and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs

 

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The planners and faculty who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

AMA PRA CREDIT

The Medical Foundation of Alabama designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Medical Foundation of Alabama and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.  The Medical Foundation of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

(This two-hour prescribing course meets the new ALBME CME rule requiring holders of an ACSC to have, every two years, 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of prescribing controlled substances.)

 

*This virtual meeting will be conducted through Zoom.  A link to access the Zoom meeting will be sent to your email address prior to the event.  Once you receive the registration link, click that link and input your name and email address to register.   Once you register, you will receive an invitation link and you will use this link to join the Zoom meeting.  You must join from a computer; there is no join by phone option.

 

If you have trouble accessing the webinar, please contact Victor Autry at (251) 476-9494 or email victorautry@msomc.org