PATIENTS IN PAIN: Assessing and managing the spectrum of pain

This ALM looks at pain across the spectrum, from acute to chronic and nocioceptive to neuropathic. It takes a practical approach, focusing on assessing and managing patients. The 3 modules include interactive case studies & discussions highlighting issues you encounter every day in your practice.
To qualify for the ALM, you must attend all 3 topics (2 sessions each). It is preferable to attend the sessions on Back, Neck & shoulder pain and Painful diabetic neuropathy before attending Understanding Neuropathic Pain.

1. Back, neck and shoulder pain

Back pain is one of the most common, and frequently frustrating, conditions seen by GPs. This module examines back, neck and shoulder pain, focussing on assessment of patients – including identification of ‘yellow flags’ (factors that might lead to development of chronic pain) and ‘red flags’ (requiring follow-up of underlying pathology) – and management of nocioceptive and neuropathic components of pain.

Developed and Supported by Pfizer Australia

^To qualify for this ALM, you must attend Part 1 & 2 of all 3 topics, (a total of 6 sessions). It is preferable to attend the sessions on Back, Neck & shoulder pain and Painful diabetic neuropathy before attending Understanding Neuropathic Pain.

2. Painful diabetic neuropathy

For people with painful diabetic neuropathy, pain can be the most debilitating aspect of their diabetes. This module highlights the impact of painful diabetic neuropathy and explores practical techniques for assessing patients.
Therapeutic options for treatment of this neuropathic pain condition are discussed, and a treatment algorithm examined.

Developed and Supported by Pfizer Australia

^To qualify for this ALM, you must attend Part 1 & 2 of all 3 topics, (a total of 6 sessions). It is preferable to attend the sessions on Back, Neck & shoulder pain and Painful diabetic neuropathy before attending Understanding Neuropathic Pain.

3. Understanding Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain commonly presents in primary care, and often goes
unrecognised. This module aims to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of neuropathic pain through a deeper understanding of the underlying physiological processes. Additionally, this module examines the various pharmacological agents used in the management of neuropathic pain & how these interventions work to relieve symptoms.

Developed and Supported by Pfizer Australia 

^To qualify for this ALM, you must attend Part 1 & 2 of all 3 topics, (a total of 6 sessions). It is preferable to attend the sessions on Back, Neck & shoulder pain and Painful diabetic neuropathy before attending Understanding Neuropathic Pain.