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Continuing Professional Development

august, 2019

01aug7:30 pm8:00 pmER Practice NightPractice Makes Perfect!

06aug6:00 pm8:00 pmCPD: A multimodal approach to chronic non-cancer pain management

Event Details

WorkSafeBC is hosting accredited events throughout B.C.
The learning objectives of this session are designed to help you:

• Incorporate the College’s Standards for the safe prescribing of opioids into clinical practice
• Apply key principles for tapering of opioids and initiating substitution and exit strategies
• List risks and benefits of non-opioid treatment modalities for chronic non-cancer pain and gain confidence in recommending them
• Identify community and regional resources and supports, including WorkSafeBC programs
• Develop confidence in engaging patients in the difficult conversations related to tapering opioids, exiting opioids, and/or refusing to prescribe opioids
• Screen and identify coexisting substance use disorder, mood disorder, and sleep disturbances.

Speakers: Dr. Peter Rothfels and Dr. Launette Rieb
Save the date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 (evening – exact time TBA)

Location: Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre | Masset, B.C.
Cost: This event is fully funded by WorkSafeBC and dinner will be provided
Accreditation: UBC CPD for up to 2.5 MOC Section 1/2.5 Mainpro+ Group Learning credits

Register now at events.eply.com/NotJustaPrescriptionPad or call 1.877.231.8765
as seating is limited. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
The workshop is aligned with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.’s Standards for the safe
prescribing of opioids.

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital

2520 Harrison Ave

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