Program Release: January 31, 2024
Expiration Date: January 31, 2026
Estimated time to complete: 60 Minutes
There are no prerequisites for participation.

Funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action in States Grant

In this education activity, you will receive specific guidance for managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, with a focus on acute pain management for patients on chronic opioids and/or benzodiazepines, inclusive of medications for opioid use disorder and the use of buprenorphine for chronic pain in accordance with the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.

GUEST SPEAKER

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents and fellows in Rhode Island specializing in primary care, family medicine, general medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe and apply knowledge of the importance of managing opioid withdrawal and pain
• Describe and apply the updated recommendations for acute pain management for patients on medication for opioid use disorder
• Demonstrate knowledge of non-opioid options for analgesia
• Explain the importance of addressing both withdrawal and acute pain needs for patients with opioid dependence

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION AND HOW TO RECEIVE CME CREDIT

There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.

• Review the activity objectives, faculty information, and CME information prior to participating in the activity.
• Complete the pre-test
• View the CME presentation
• Complete the post-test
• Complete the CME activity evaluation in order to receive a credit certificate.
  • Credit claiming is available at the end of each module.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE

In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Brown University CME Office as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers have been asked to disclose any relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or provider of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation and with any commercial supporters or exhibitors of this activity.

The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation but to identify openly so that the listener may form his/her own opinion. Any potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this presentation.

This activity may include discussion of off-label or investigative drug uses. Speakers are aware that it is their responsibility to disclose to the audience this information. Individual faculty disclosure information may be found in the conference handouts.

Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest

All speakers and planning committee members have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships.

DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy: The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and its educational partners protect the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants and educational collaborators. The CME Office maintains its internet site as an information resource and service for physicians, other health professionals, and the public. The CME Office will keep your personal information confidential when you participate in a CME internet-based program. CME collects only the information necessary to provide you with the services that you request.

Disclaimer: This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion to health professionals, stimulate thought, and further investigation.