Advanced Pain Management

Monday, November 5, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Primary Presenter:
Russell Portenoy, MD
Area of Emphasis: Team Management and Leadership
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe different types of pain for patients with advanced illness
2. Identify effective pain assessment strategies
3. Describe the latest and most effective treatment options for patients with complicated pain
Comprehensive pain and symptom management is the hallmark of quality hospice and palliative care.  To effectively diagnose and palliate pain for patients with complex conditions, clinical teams need access to the latest information, resources and expertise.  Participants will learn about the most innovative treatment options, new agents and high-tech interventional therapies to treat challenging cases of severe pain.  In addition, faculty will provide insights into drug interactions and highlight best practices for effectively managing pain and related side effects and provide patients with the highest quality of life possible.
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