Innovative Interventional Approaches to Pain Management in the Elderly

E-mail Trish.Stern@guthrie.org to be included

Presenter:

Jeffrey Lin, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Anesthesiology, Los Angeles
 

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the unique characteristics of elderly patients with chronic pain that lends itself to the importance of incorporating a multidisciplinary approach.
2. Describe which interventional approaches are appropriate for the right patients.
3. Recall the evidence behind interventional, especially newer and innovative pain techniques.

This program is intended for: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Fellows, Residents, Medical and Nursing Students, and other Ancillary Healthcare Caregivers.

Accreditation Statement

“The Guthrie Clinic is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

Designation Statement

“The Guthrie Clinic designates this live activity for a maximum of (1.0) AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

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