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Improving Treatment of Chronic Pain
is no longer available for CME credit.

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health and Discovery Channel CME. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview
Discovery Channel CME has assembled a panel of medical experts to advise physicians on the treatment of chronic pain among patients. This program reviews the pathophysiology of pain, highlights recent research on chronic pain therapy, and offers guidance on which medications, especially the use of antidepressants and anticonvulsants, may be appropriate. The discussion will also include effective communication strategies to improve management of chronic pain patients.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• List the elements involved in a full assessment of chronic pain.
• Define chronic pain and explain its pathophysiology
• Describe what is known about the mechanisms of action of the different classes of medications used to treat chronic pain.
• Describe recent research regarding the role of medications including antidepressants and anticonvulsants in treating chronic pain.
• List ways to improve knowledge regarding effective physician-patient communication techniques in the treatment of chronic pain

Target Audience
Internal Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Rheumatologists, Physiatrists, Neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants involved in the care of patients with chronic pain.

Faculty Disclosure Information
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made during the program.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This program is made possible by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company.