Learning Objectives:
1) Learners will understand the principles of multimodal pain management and identify various non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options, emphasizing the role of non-opioid therapies in managing pain effectively.
2) Learners will understand the importance of regular monitoring and follow-up when prescribing pain medications, including the use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and ongoing assessments of pain control and functional outcomes.
3) Learners will develop effective communication strategies to discuss pain management options with patients, including how to address concerns about opioids, set realistic pain management expectations, and engage in shared decision-making.
4) Learners will be able to access and apply evidence-based guidelines, such as the CDC’s opioid prescribing guidelines, to make informed decisions about initiating, continuing, or discontinuing opioid therapy.
5) Learners will be able to integrate screening and risk assessment tools into their clinical practice to evaluate patients for potential opioid misuse or dependency, ensuring safer prescribing practices.
6) Learners will be able to conduct comprehensive pain assessments by utilizing standardized tools and methods to accurately evaluate the intensity, type, and impact of pain on patients’ daily lives.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.