TorontoPMR 2018 - 08:30-08:50 - Opioid and Cannabis – A 20 min update for the busy PMR Specialist
Opioid and Cannabis – A 20 min update for the busy PMR Specialist Friday, November 16th 08:30-08:50 Speakers: Dr. John Flannery
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
1. Recall the 10 updated 2017 opioid guidelines 2. Participate in compassionate conversations for chronic pain patients 3. Apply a clinical framework for the initiation and monitoring of medical cannabis
This 20-minute presentation will provide pragmatic updates and how to steps for chronic pain management in a PM&R specialist in community practice and academic rehab. The target audience will be active practitioners. Chronic pain care will find you in your practice no matter how far you run or how much try to hide so best to have a pragmatic approach!