Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2016

Portland, OR US
September 29, 2016 to October 1, 2016

Course Directors: Jason S. Eldrige, M.D. and Susan M. Moeschler, M.D. 

This course will be focused on 4 primary tenets;

  1. Presentation of foundational knowledge encompassing opioid physiology and pharmacology.
  2. Review of evidence available in literature related to the use of opioids.
  3. Communication of best practice procedures (including legal aspects) to establish safe and appropriate use of opioids.
  4. Discussion of practical examples and recommendations on how to integrate clinical knowledge and best practice recommendations into your own medical practice.

This opioid-focused conference aims to highlight the shift in guidelines and public concern regarding the use of opioids in medical practice. This course provides the most up-to-date information regarding the appropriate indication for opioids in clinical practice. Topics cover the basics of opioids, evidence-based guidelines for opioids, medication monitoring, tapering and legal considerations. In addition, the course covers a broad range of issues, including opioid addiction and difficult patient conversations and guidelines to standardize the practice of opioid prescribing. Medical providers including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, addiction experts, pharmacists and others may benefit from this multidisciplinary review and update of opioid management. This course includes lectures by experts in the field of pain medicine and opioid management, panel discussions, and question-and-answer sessions.

Registration Fee

Full Fee:  Physician, D.O., Scientist$625.00
Reduced Fee:  Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, RN$550.00


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Additional Information
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Credit Information
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Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please contact Linda Gochnauer. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for medical professionals in nearly all fields of medicine that provide direct patient care. It is appropriate for all providers who prescribe or administer opioids to patients.  There is no particular medical specialty that is exempt from this area of medical practice, but the topic is particularly relevant to those providers in primary care who may have significant exposure to these topics on a daily basis. 

Learning Objectives

Upon the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the clinical evidence available in the literature supporting use of opioids.
  • Identify risk factors for opioid abuse.
  • Identify the morbidity and mortality risks inherent with use of prescription opioids.
  • Apply working knowledge of the appropriate and safe use of prescription opioids.

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 13.75 AAFP Prescribed
  • 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Event starts: 
09/29/2016 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
10/01/2016 - 1:00pm
Cost:
$625.00
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
United States

 

 

Contact us
Email: cme@mayo.edu
Phone: 800-323-2688



 

Available Credit

  • 13.75 AAFP Prescribed
  • 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$625.00
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