39th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference

Course Overview

A significant amount of research has indicated that many, if not all, types of pain are undertreated. Some data indicate that only 25% of patients treated for pain receive adequate relief. In addition, several studies have shown that various pain-relieving techniques may be used inappropriately, which can result in patient harm. “Evaluating and Treating Pain" is a live course held each spring in Boston. It provides a comprehensive review and update of the basic science and advances in the field of pain medicine. 

The faculty includes specialists in many aspects of pain medicine including anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry and psychology, internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, interventional radiology, and neurosurgery. Participants learn how to diagnose common pain problems and explore various options for treatment of chronic pain, acute pain and cancer-related pain. Pharmacologic, behavioral and interventional treatments of pain will be discussed. Ample time will be spent addressing the role of opioids in the management of pain. 

Choose your learning experience:

ATTEND ONLINE for LIVE STREAMING education and online Q&A with faculty.

ATTEND IN PERSON in Boston, MA at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Faculty provide dedicated time for Q&A with participants.

BOTH OPTIONS provide participants with:

• RECORDINGS of all sessions, which will be made available online for viewing, at your convenience, for 60 days following the conclusion of this program.
• The chance to POSE YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS to course faculty.

Who Should Attend

• Anesthesiologists
• Nurse Anesthetists
• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Student Nurse Anesthetists

Coverage Areas

This conference provides new practice recommendations and comprehensive updates in pain medicine, including:

• Chronic Pain
• Opioids
• Addiction
• Interventional Pain
• Cancer Pain
• Headache
• New Analgesics
• Injection Therapies
• Behavioral Therapies
• Regenerative Medicine
• Spinal Pain

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Assess methods to manage end-of-life pain.
• Compare and contrast various pain-relieving techniques.
• Apply current guidelines for the management of pediatric pain.
• Discuss the benefits and appropriate use of yoga and other non-pharmacologic pain-relieving options.