Learning Objectives
After attending PAINWeek® 2010, delegates should be better able to:
- Distinguish acute and chronic pain
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Define the mechanisms of action of pain types
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Determine effective treatment protocols among current and emerging therapies
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Recognize cultural barriers that impede diagnosis and management
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Assess the importance of functional capacity evaluations (FCEs)
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Demonstrate clinical interviewing and physical examination competency
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Interpret laboratory and imaging studies as they relate to pain diagnostics
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Distinguish multiple pain syndromes (abdominal, neuropathic, back, and rheumatologic)
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Cite strategies to effectively and efficiently manage pain in various practice settings
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Identify pain management needs for end-of-life care