ALM I Pain Management
WT PATIENTS IN PAIN: Assessing & Managing the Spectrum of Pain
This ALM looks at pain across the spectrum, from acute to chronic & nociceptive to neuropathic. It takes a practical approach, focusing on assessing & managing patients. The 3 modules include interactive case studies & discussions highlighting issues you encounter every day in your practice. To qualify for an ALM, you must attend all 3 topics, (2 sessions each) It is preferable to attend the sessions on Back, neck & shoulder pain & Painful diabetic neuropathy before attending Chronic pain.
1. Back, neck & shoulder pain Back pain is one of the most common, & frequently frustrating, conditions seen by GPs. This module examines back, neck & shoulder pain,focusing on patient assessment – incl. identification of ‘yellow flags’ (factors that might lead to development of chronic pain) & ‘red flags’ (requiring follow–up of underlying pathology) – & Mx of nociceptive & neuropathic components of pain. Dr David Gorman Sessions 1&2 or 8&9
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 & explores practical techniques for assessing patients. Therapeutic options for neuropathic pain are discussed, & a Rx algorithm examined. Dr Roger Chen Sessions 4&5 or 11&12
3. Chronic pain Patients in pain can be difficult to manage. Modern medicine cannot always provide a definitive diagnosis, & sometimes patients have to learn to live with a degree of pain. This module looks at the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain, then focuses on managing patient expectations & self–help options as well as pharmacotherapy for chronic pain. Dr Guy Bashford Sessions 6&7 or 13&14 Pfizer
