Harvard Evaluating and Treating Pain 2022

Overview

Harvard Evaluating and Treating Pain 2022 is a comprehensive on-demand course originally delivered live in Boston. It reviews the fundamental science and latest advances in pain medicine, covering diagnosis and treatment options for chronic, acute, and cancer-related pain. The course addresses pharmacologic, behavioral, and interventional approaches within a multidisciplinary framework.

On-demand pain medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course provides detailed sessions covering a wide range of topics related to pain evaluation and treatment, led by faculty experts from anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, interventional radiology, and neurosurgery.

• Welcome and Introductory Remarks
• Lessons from the Past for Providing State-of-the-Art Pain Management in the Present
• Pathophysiology of Pain: A 2021 Update
• How to Perform a Focused Musculoskeletal Evaluation of the Patient in Pain
• How to Perform a Focused Neurologic Evaluation of the Patient in Pain
• Psychosocial Assessment of Pain and Guidance to Act or Refer Based Upon Your Findings
• Updates on Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain
• Practical Pointers for Performing a Disability Evaluation
• Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t
• Science of Yoga to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Pain
• Acupuncture, Tai Chi and Other Alternative Methods for Pain Relief
• Update on the Pathophysiology of Low Back Pain and How to Differentiate Its Cause
• How to Deliver the Best Care for Neck and Back Pain
• When and Why to Consider Surgical Management of Spinal Pain
• Interventional Techniques for Spinal Pain
• Oral and Facial Pain
• Causes of Cancer Pain and Expanded Options for Its Management
• Interventional Techniques for Cancer Pain Management
• Pain Management: A Palliative Care Perspective
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache in 2022
• Updates on Nerve Blocks, Botulinum Toxin, and Anatomy of Craniofacial Pain
• Cervicogenic Headache Vs. Occipital Neuralgia Vs. Migrainous Cervicalgia
• Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Post Herpetic Itch, and Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Mechanism Based Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
• Update on the Evaluation and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Intracranial Stimulation for Refractory Pain
• Update on the Management of Peripheral Neuropathy
• Ketamine for Refractory Neuropathic Pain
• Updates on NSAIDS & COX-2 Inhibitors
• Medical Marijuana: If, When, Why and How to Prescribe for Pain
• Opioids: Pharmacologic Update
• Opioids: Rational Prescribing and Medico-legal Considerations
• Addiction Psychopharmacology Update
• Current Approaches to Opioid Withdrawal Management
• Medical and Surgical Treatment of Joint Pain
• Foot Pain
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Sleep in the Pain Patient
• Helping the Mind Heal the Body: Mind/Body Approaches to Pain Medicine
• The Use of Meditation to Assist in Chronic Pain Management
• Pelvic Pain
• Stem Cell Therapy for Pain
• New Pain Medications
• The Future of Pain Medicine
• Closing Remarks

Learning Objectives

• Determine which patients are optimal candidates for pharmacological treatment of pain with opioids and other medications and appropriately titrate doses
• Identify patients suitable for interventional pain treatments such as injection therapies and implanted devices
• Recognize when to apply mind/body techniques in clinical practice for chronic or debilitating pain
• Assess effective strategies for managing end-of-life pain
• Utilize a variety of pain-relieving techniques to ensure adequate pain control in clinical settings
• Apply current guidelines for pediatric pain management

Speakers

The faculty comprises specialists in pain medicine representing anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry and psychology, internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, interventional radiology, and neurosurgery. These experts provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the evaluation and treatment of pain.

Target Audience

This course is designed for psychologists, specialty physicians, and primary care physicians. It also serves practitioners in internal medicine, pain medicine, family medicine, and anesthesiology who seek to enhance their expertise in pain management.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Evaluating and Treating Pain 2022 addresses the critical issue of undertreatment and inappropriate use of pain management strategies in clinical practice. For professionals in pain medicine, understanding the evolving science and treatment modalities is essential for delivering effective patient care.

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