Weathering the Storm: Optimizing Pain Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 12:00 AM - Thursday, April 21, 2022, 12:00 AM PST

Internet Enduring Material sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine.

During the COVID19 pandemic, delivery of pain care in the United States has changed dramatically. With a shift to and heavy reliance on telemedicine, practitioners must make the best of a challenging situation. Understanding the current guidance on opioid prescribing in the current environment, specifics on reimbursement for virtual visits, and recommendations regarding procedure necessity are critical concepts for clinicians. The aim of this webinar would be to present how to effectively and responsibly care for this vulnerable population during this uncertain time.

Release Date: April 21, 2020   
Expiration Date: April 21, 2022   
Estimated Time to Complete: 52 minutes   
CME Credits Offered: 0.75   
Registration Fee: FREE

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.75 hours)

1. Discuss how to care for pain patients in a virtual environment
2. Utilize responsible and compliant prescribing practices.
3. Explain which pain procedures are considered urgent, semi-urgent, and elective

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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