Cancer Pain Management

Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 12:00 AM - Friday, October 20, 2023, 12:00 AM PST, Palo Alto, CA

Journal Based CME Activity sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2015.)

This article provides a thorough assessment of cancer-related pain to appropriate treatments that may include opiates, adjuvant medications, nerve blocks and nondrug interventions. It is a brief overview of the mechanisms and types of pain as well as current and new approaches to its management.

  CME Credits Offered: Individual articles are designated for and awarded one (1) credit.
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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Understand the etiology of cancer-related pain.
2. Differentiate between pain types based on the characteristics.
3. Perform a thorough pain assessment to assist in identifying appropriate treatments(s).

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 Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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