OVERVIEW

Controlled Substances Prescribing - Pain Management is Dr. Onyejekwe’s second presentation discussing several key aspects for healthcare providers when writing prescriptions involving controlled substances including opioids. Topics covered include a summary of the laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substance prescriptions, strategies when prescribing controlled substances to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, classes of controlled substances approved for pain management, and harm reduction strategies to improve patient outcomes.

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eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing medical education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider #0008305. This activity is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

 

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eMedEd is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17890 for 1 contact hour.

  • 2 Contact Hour
  • 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician Assistant

    SPECIALITIES

    General and Internal MedicineFamily MedicinePsychiatryRisk Management and Medical Negligence

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