Pain Management: Perils and Pearls

Course Description

Moderator/Speaker: Daniel Federman, MD
Speaker: Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

One of the most challenging aspects to deal with in wound care is pain management. Many patients with chronic wounds and related conditions suffer from debilitating pain, causing physical and emotional suffering. Pharmacologic management of pain, however, can be associated with a myriad of harms. In this session, panelists will describe safe prescribing methods as well as when to suspect diversion and other current issues related to prescribing analgesics. Furthermore, learners will be introduced to alternative, non-pharmacologic therapies (meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, etc.) that may be of benefit.