Activity

Activity ID

3816

Expires

October 17, 2026

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

1

Fee

$20

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 hosted on the AMA Ed Hub.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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No

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Educational Objectives

At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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

Geriatrics, Pain Medicine

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

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