The Emotional Basis for Chronic Pain

The Emotional Basis for Chronic Pain is organized by University of Florida (UF) Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Release Date: 21-07-2022
Expiration Date:  20-07-2025

Learning Objectives:
As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:
• Determine the difference in emotional component of acute vs chronic pain.
• Define the differential pattern of connectivity of the NAC core and shell regions.
• Define the change in NAC connectivity with the chronification of pain.
• Determine that the chronification of pain arises through the limbic system and the addiction pathway.
• Determine that chronic pain has a primary emotional foundation.

Requirements for successful completion: Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.