Enduring CME Course: Treating Older Adults: Practical Guidance for Pain Management

Activity ID

11108

Expires

March 19, 2027

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: American Medical Association

Description of CME Course

This activity reviews the prevalence and impact of chronic pain on older adults. Specific issues that complicate pain assessment are examined. Management strategies and the positioning of non-opioid, non-pharmacologic, and opioid analgesic modalities are considered.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

1. Describe strategies for assessing and managing pain in older adults;
2. Discuss treatment options for managing pain in older patients, including non-pharmacologic treatments, non-opioid pharmacologic treatments, and opioids.

Keywords

Pain Medicine, Geriatrics

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/ama.2018.0149