PROBLEMS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ALABAMA

Two-hour Prescribing of Controlled Substances series 2023

Problems in pain management in Alabama

Gregory W. Ayers, M.D.

December 9, 2023 

Registration 8:00 a.m. | Presentation 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Jefferson County Medical Society

OBJECTIVES

After attending this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the pharmacologic profiles of benzodiazepines, opiates and other controlled drugs
• Identify the diagnostic criteria for acute and chronic pain, anxiety disorder, insomnia, depression and substance abuse.
• Discuss beliefs, attitudes and stereotypes about controlled substance prescribing, controlled drug abusers and chemical dependence and consider the therapeutic implications of treatments based upon these beliefs

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The planners and faculty who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CREDIT AND DESIGNATIONS STATEMENTS

The Medical Foundation of Alabama designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Medical Foundation of Alabama and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.  The Medical Foundation of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

(This two-hour prescribing course meets the ALBME CME rule requiring holders of an ACSC to have, every two years, 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of prescribing controlled substances.)