Managing Pain in the Real World: Challenging Cases in Pain Management

Course overview

Managing pain in primary care requires a thoughtful, individualized approach that goes beyond medications. This case-based session explores a range of non-opioid and non-pharmacologic strategies you can use to help patients manage chronic and acute pain effectively. You will also review practical guidance for when opioid therapy is appropriate, along with tools to assess risk and reduce potential harms. Faculty will share real-world insights to help you develop safer, patient-centered, comprehensive pain management plans.