Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics

Date: 

Nov 15 2014

Time: 

8:30am - 12:00pm

Location: 

MaineGeneral, 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, Maine

Contact: 

Ashley Bernier - abernier@mainemed.com

Additional Information: 

Registration Form

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for health care professionals who prescribe ER/LA opioids.

 

AGENDA

8: 30 – 9:00AM       REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

9:00 – 12:00 PM           MODULE 1: Assessing Patients for Treatment with ER/LA Opioid Analgesic Therapy
                                                   MODULE 2: Initiating Therapy Modifying Dosing and Discontinuing Use of ER/LA Opioid Analgesic             
                                                   MODULE 3:  Managing Therapy with ER/LA Opioid Analgesics
                                                   MODULE 4:  Counseling Patients and Caregivers About Safe Use of ER/LA Opioid Analgesics
                                                   MODULE 5:  General Drug Information for ER/LA Opioid Analgesic Products
                                                   MODULE 6:  Specific Drug Information for ER/LA Opioid Analgesics Products

12:00 PM                  Adjourn

FACULTY

Noah Nesin, MD, FAAFP – Chief Medical Officer, Penobscot Community Health Center

Elisabeth Fowlie Mock, MD – Academic Detailer, Maine Medical Association