Program Introduction

Purpose
Pain is no longer considered simply a secondary condition that will go away when the primary condition that causes it has been successfully treated. Pain is now considered “the 5th vital sign” and treating and managing pain must be a priority in all treatment plans. This includes treatment of patients in special populations-the elderly, children, women and minorities, and patients with comorbidities.

Target Audience
Physicians in the United States.

Objectives
At the conclusion of the program the participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the leading causes for lack of pain management in special populations.
  2. Explain the various treatment methods-opioid and analgesic-that are safe if properly prescribed.
  3. Recognize the legal protections that safeguard the physician when prescribing opioids for patients in special populations.
  4. Implement procedures for improving the quality of care for patients with pain.

Goal
The participating physicians will practice more effective pain management techniques, leading to more effective care of their patients.

Program Description
Each Pain Management in Special Populations program includes:

  • 68-page monograph
  • AMA PRA category 1 CME Test & Evaluation Form

Monograph Contents

  • Table Of Contents
  • Section I. Pain Management in the Elderly
  • Section II. Pain Management in Children
  • Section III. Pain Management in Women and Minorities
  • Section IV. Pain Management in Patients With Comorbidities
  • Appendixes
  • Endnotes
  • CME Test Questions
  • CME Answer Sheet
  • CME Evaluation Form

Implementation
The estimated time for completion of this program is four (4) hours. We recommend a four-step process.

  1. Read the monograph and test questions carefully.
  2. Discuss the techniques and information covered with your staff or colleagues.
  3. Return to the monograph for a review of the content and your test answers.
  4. Complete the CME answer sheet and evaluation form, detach and mail.

Program Faculty
ARIS SOPHOCLES, MD, JD, Practicing Physician; Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; and attorney

JOYCE ROUSE, Creative Director, TIV, Inc.

JENNIFER LEAR, Writer, TIV, Inc.

Program Planning Committee
MARGIE MILLER, Director of Continuing Medical Education, University of Oklahoma School of Medicine

ARIS SOPHOCLES, MD, JD, Practicing Physician; Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; and attorney

WILLIAM OAKEY, President, TIV, Inc.

JOYCE ROUSE, Creative Director, TIV, Inc.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating in these programs are expected to disclose to the program audiences any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentation.

Faculty and Planning Committee Disclosures
ARIS SOPHOCLES, MD, JD, Faculty and Planning Committee Member has no significant financial relationships to disclose

MARGIE MILLER, Planning Committee Member has no significant financial relationships to disclose

WILLIAM OAKEY, Planning Committee Member has no significant financial relationships to disclose

JOYCE ROUSE, Faculty and Planning Committee Member has no significant financial relationships to disclose

JENNIFER LEAR, Faculty Member has no significant financial relationships to disclose

Accreditation and Credits
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and TIV, Inc. The University of Oklahoma is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of four (4) AMA PRA category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA category 1 credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

This program is eligible for application for four (4) CME credits under category 2-B of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) program.

How to Obtain Continuing Medical Education Credits

A certificate of completion will be awarded to physicians, nurses, pharmacists and physician assistants completing the program (with a score of 70% or higher). In order to receive your continuing education credits, submit a completed answer sheet and evaluation form in one of 3 ways:

1. ON-LINE
2. via FAX toll free to (866) 500-6650. Download and print the forms, fill in the required information, and fax.
3. via MAIL to:

TIV, Inc.
124 West Monroe
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 800-473-0138
Fax: 866-965-8999

You will receive a certificate of completion within 7-10 days after receipt of your test and evaluation form; and, in the event you fail, you will be notified regarding a retake examination on the same concepts.

Rush Processing: Rush processing is available and requires an additional $25 processing fee. You must fax your test and evaluation form to TIV, Inc. 866-965-8999, and include your credit card information on the form. Your request will be processed and a certificate will be faxed to you within two business days after receipt of your test, pending pass/fail results. Mail requests do not qualify for rush processing.

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