Managing Pain Safely: Alternatives to opioids in primary care
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Recorded: September 12, 2019
As the opioid epidemic continues to negatively impact communities, it is important to educate physicians 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. Increasing access to non-opioid modalities for pain management can reduce the patients risks of becoming opioid dependent. 0.5 CME credits available. Dinner included.
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, 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. 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
Accreditation: ACCMA is accredited by the Institute of Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
Credit Designation Statements: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 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.
