| Presented by: | The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation |
| Lecturer | Bernard M. Abrams, M.D. |
| Approximate duration: | 1 hr |
| Summary points: | This audiovisual presentation discusses the legal need to treat pain; the pathophysiology of breakthrough pain; the requirements for a lawful, controlled substance prescription; signs and symptoms of addiction and diversion; ways to prevent misuse of prescriptions for diversion; and the complexities of treating addicted patients with legitimate pain. |
| Accreditation: | The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Expiration Date: November 30, 2009. |
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