Pain Management in the Older Patient: What's Necessary and What is Harmful

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This activity discusses the pain management principles as it relates to older patients. 

Note: As of June 27, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners must complete a one-time eight-hour training requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This lecture will count as one-hour toward the eight-hour requirement. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the prevalence of pain in the older adult patient population 
  • Recognize the impact that pain has on mortality and quality of life in the older adult
  • Apply the CDC Guideline for Opioid Prescribing in caring for the older adult patient 

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