PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Approximately 9 out of 10 Americans regularly suffer from pain, and it is the most common reason for individuals to seek health care. Each year, an estimated 25 million Americans experience acute pain due to injury or surgery, and another 50 million suffer from chronic pain, the most common cause for long-term disability. As the population ages, the number of people who need treatment for pain from back disorders, joint diseases, rheumatologic conditions, visceral diseases, and cancer is expected to increase. As the “doctors for adults,” it is critical that primary care practitioners and internists are engaged and involved in the management of pain. There is a well documented need to engage internists in the proper assessment and diagnosis of pain, and increase their understanding of current and emerging management strategies, such as multimodal therapies.

This program is designed to improve internists' understanding of the different states of pain and enhance the clinical application of that knowledge to advance the treatment of patients who suffer from pain. An improved understanding of the mechanisms of pain will facilitate appropriate diagnosis and, ultimately, improved management and patient outcomes.

Faculty

	Louis Kuritzky, MD (chair) Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Community Health and Family Medicine University of Florida Gainesville, FL
	Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP dist. Professor and Chairperson Department of Geriatrics Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA
	Charles E. Argoff, MD Professor of Neurology Albany Medical College Director, Comprehensive Pain Center Albany Medical Center Albany, NY

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for physicians involved in the management of patients with pain.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This program is designed to address the following IOM competencies: provide patient-centered care and employ evidence-based practice.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Differentiate between nociceptive, neuropathic, and mixed pain states and their physiological significance
2. Assess the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie pain and recognize the central concept of neuroplasticity
3. Adapt current practice to recognize that undertreated acute pain is a risk factor for chronic pain and that acute and chronic pain exist on a continuum
4. Integrate multimodal pain management strategies into clinical practice and assess the additive or synergistic analgesic effects

AGENDA

6:00-6:30pm	Dinner & Registration
6:30-8:00pm	CME Program
	Welcome and Introduction - Louis Kuritzky, MD Neuromechanisms of Pain and the States of Pain - Charles E. Argoff, MD Case Presentation 1: Osteoarthritis Pain - Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP dist. Case Presentation 2: Neuropathic Pain - Charles E. Argoff, MD Case Presentation 3: Low Back Pain - Faculty Panel
8:00-8:15pm	Concluding Remarks and Q&A Session

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Penn State College of Medicine and Rockpointe Corporation. Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For questions regarding CME credit, the post-test, or evaluation, please call Penn State Continuing Education at: 717-531-6483; or e-mail: ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu. Please reference activity code J4294-11-Z

DISCLOSURE POLICY

It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity.

FDA Disclosure

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The University of Cincinnati does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT

To complete this activity and receive credit, the participant must attend the program; complete the post-test and the evaluation form. A CME certificate will be mailed within 6-8 weeks.

There are no fees associated with this program.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (physical, dietary, etc). Please email contact@rockpointe.com at least five days prior to the program.

Jointly Sponsored by

Supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.

 

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Pre-registration is not required for attendance. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.