Seminar - Managing Pain Safely: Non-Pharmacological Modalities for Pain - September 18, 2019
- Registration Closed
September 18, 2019, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: ACCMA Offices
6230 Claremont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
As the opioid epidemic continues to negatively impact communities, it is important to educate physicians on the non-pharmacological alternatives for pain management. Many physicians are uncomfortable integrating alternative modalities for pain management into their practice or referring out for such modalities. This seminar will assist in increasing access to non-opioid modalities for pain management and can reduce the patient’s risks of becoming opioid dependent.
AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS ACTIVITY, THE LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Consult local non-pharmacological professionals on the appropriate utilization of non-pharmacological alternatives to opioids for pain management.
- Utilize the information to refer patients to alternative therapies such as acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.
- Effectively discuss the benefits of non-pharmacological therapies with patients experiencing pain.
Presenters:
Irina V Williams, M.D. is board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology, and is practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Irina V. Williams affiliates with Alameda Health System and is the Division Chief of AHS Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Program.
Amy Matecki, M.D. is the co-founder and President of the International Center for Integrative Medicine (ICIM) and the Chief of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Highland Hospital, AHS.
Dennis Barker, D.C. has been in private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic for 28 years in Walnut Creek. Having suffered from two lumbar disc herniations, he has had nearly every treatment for lower back pain including surgery.
John Lang, Ph.D. maintains a private practice where he specializes in clinical neuropsychology, chronic pain management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral management, and psychological assessment.
Prices:
Member: FREE
Non-Member: $49
Accreditation/credit designation statements:
ACCMA is accredited by the Institute of Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Irina V Williams, M.D.
Division Chief, Pain Medicine at Alameda Health System
Irina V Williams, MD is board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology and is practicing in Oakland, California. Having years of diverse experience in Chronic Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, Dr. Irina V. Williams affiliates with Alameda Health System and is the Division Chief of AHS Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Program. She collaborates with other doctors and specialists coordinating treatment for patients with chronic pain.
Dennis Barker, D.C.
Chiropractor, Tice Valley Chiropractic Center
Dennis Barker, D.C. has been in private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic for 28 years in Walnut Creek, California. having suffered from two lumbar disc herniations, he has had nearly every treatment for lower back pain including surgery. Therefore, he knows first-hand that when medicine and chiropractic cooperate everyone wins, especially the patient.
Amy Matecki, M.D. FACP, L.Ac.
Division Chief, Integrative Medicine at Alameda Health System
Amy Matecki, M.D. is the co-founder and President of the International Center for Integrative Medicine (ICIM) and the Chief of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Highland Hospital, AHS.
John Lang, Ph.D.
clinical neuropsychologist
John Lang, Ph.D. maintains a private practice where he specializes in clinical neuropsychology, chronic pain management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral management, and psychological assessment.
