Patient Forum: Chronic Pain

Patient Forum: Chronic Pain

Release Date: 07/18/2024

Expiration Date: 07/17/2027

This educational activity has been planned and implemented by:

Intended Audience

The activity is designed to educate physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators, and patients on the nuances of delivering and receiving healthcare for chronic pain.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the complexities of receiving healthcare for patients suffering from chronic pain
• Integrate new communication strategies for chronic pain patients

Statement of Need

Healthcare providers are often unaware of the hurdles that patients face in order to receive care for their chronic pain conditions. Patients are often frustrated by the healthcare system and feel undertreated. Patients may not have the necessary skills to navigate the complicated healthcare system when suffering from chronic pain. This patient interview/forum will allow physicians to better understand ways to communicate with patients professionally and to understand their nuanced concerns regarding the complicated healthcare system. The activity is designed to educate physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators, and patients on the nuances of delivering and receiving healthcare for chronic pain.

Accreditation Statement(s)

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Dannemiller. Dannemiller 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.

Physician Assistants

Dannemiller has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 07/17/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurses

Dannemiller designates this educational activity for 0.75 contact hours, which includes 0.00 pharmacotherapeutic hours.

Physicians

Dannemiller designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Canada

Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
International accreditation agreements (royalcollege.ca)

Europe

European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM through their mutual recognition agreement with the American Medical Association.
Agreement with European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS) | American Medical Association (ama-assn.org)
 

Method of Participation

This activity should take approximately .75 hour(s) to complete. Participants should first read the objectives and other introductory CME/CE information and then proceed to the educational activity. To receive credit for this activity, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 80% and then complete the evaluation. Credit is provided through 07/17/2027. No credit will be given after this date. There is $11.99 fee to participate in this activity.

In the event you have questions about this activity or are unable to retrieve the certificate, please email cme@dannemiller.com and a certificate will be emailed within 2 weeks.

System Requirements

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) with JavaScript enabled
• HTML5 compatible browser or Adobe Flash Player

Browser
Please ensure that you are running the latest version of one of these web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera

Video
Viewers must have a minimum stable download speed of 500 kbps to play low-resolution SD 240p video from Dannemiller. For a more enjoyable viewing experience and to play high-definition video, we recommend accessing Dannemiller using a 5 Mbps or faster internet connection. Whenever possible, hardwired ethernet connections are preferred over wireless (Wi-Fi or cellular).

Audio
We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for audio streaming.

Faculty

• Ameet Nagpal, MD, MS, MEd, MBA
• Gloria Herrera, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Disclosures

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence, Dannemiller requires that any person who is in a position to control the content of a CME activity must disclose all financial relationships they have with an ineligible company within the last 24 months. If an individual refuses to disclose, they are disqualified from participating within the activity. The disclosures are evaluated for relevance. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. The resulting certified activity was found to provide educational content that is current and evidence-based to protect learners from commercial bias and marketing. 

The following faculty stated they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

• Ameet Nagpal, MD, MS, MEd, MBA
• Gloria Herrera, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

The following faculty members have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:

Laura Johnson, Content Reviewer, and Kim DuQue Urdialez, Dannemiller Project Manager, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Off-label Statement

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Further, attendees/participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.

Disclaimer

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Dannemiller. This material is prepared based upon a review of multiple sources of information, but it is not exhaustive of the subject matter. Therefore, healthcare professionals and other individuals should review and consider other publications and materials on the subject.

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) with JavaScript enabled
• HTML5 compatible browser or Adobe Flash Player

Browser
Please ensure that you are running the latest version of one of these web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera

Video
Viewers must have a minimum stable download speed of 500 kbps to play low-resolution SD 240p video from Dannemiller. For a more enjoyable viewing experience and to play high-definition video, we recommend accessing Dannemiller using a 5 Mbps or faster internet connection. Whenever possible, hardwired ethernet connections are preferred over wireless (Wi-Fi or cellular).

Audio
We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for audio streaming.