Enduring CME Course: Understanding Pain and Conducting a Pain Assessment: Practical Guidance for Pain Management

Activity ID

3812

Expires

January 9, 2027

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

1.5

Fee

$20

CME Provider: American Medical Association

Description of CME Course

This activity describes neuropathic, centralized, acute, and chronic pain as well as the importance of mental health assessment given biopsychosocial dimensions. Patient scenarios emphasize key points, and recommended medications to treat neuropathic pain are provided.

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

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NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
1. Define and discuss classifications of pain;
2. Describe strategies for assessing pain;
3. Explain the rationale and approaches for mental health assessment as it relates to pain.

Keywords

Pain Medicine

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Inpatient, Rural, Urban