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ForwardMayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018
Course Directors: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D., Susan M. Moeschler, M.D., Nafisseh S. Warner, M.D.
The Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018 aims to highlight the shift in guidelines and public concern regarding the use of opioids in medical practice and 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.
This course includes lectures by experts in the field of pain medicine and opioid management and question-and-answer sessions.
Registration Fees
| Physicians and Scientists | $575.00 |
| Residents, Fellows, NPs, PAs, Nurses, Allied Health, Retirees | $500.00 |
Call for Abstracts - Deadline Extended to: August 31, 2018
1. Read the Call for Abstract instructions (PDF).
2. Complete the submission form.
Target Audience
This topic is important and has become a more visible public health issue. All fields within medicine that provide direct patient care are impacted, including both the in-patient medical, surgical and out-patient settings. All providers who prescribe (MD, DO, NPs, PAs, CNS) or administer (nurses, pharmacists, etc.) opioids to patients would benefit from attending this course. This course is particularly relevant for primary care providers that maintain and monitor patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify opioid practice updates as outlined in the CDC 2016 opioid guidelines, and determine how to implement in your practice
- Formulate a plan to appropriately monitor and/or taper patients chronically using opioids
- Describe the options to manage patients peri-operatively who are on chronic opioid agonist/antagonist therapy
- Develop appropriate treatment plans for patients suffering from concomitant pain and depression and/or anxiety
Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates ($229/night plus taxes) at the The American Club. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of September 24, 2018 whichever comes first. After September 24, 2018, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability. Each attendee is allowed one guest room at the special course room rate.
Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Opioid Course when making your reservation. Call 1-855-700-7792 to reserve your room.
Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of CPD is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
This Live activity, Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018, with a beginning date of 10/25/2018, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 13.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Approved as meeting Wisconsin opioid guidelines – MED-1043.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.
Available Credit
- 13.00 AAFP Prescribed
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.00 ANCC
Price
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.
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