Assessment and Management of Pain at the End of Life
Because pain is frequently encountered in the palliative and hospice care environments, a knowledge of appropriate diagnosis and alleviation is vital to all members of the interdisciplinary team. A comprehensive discussion of these topics will provide the knowledge base necessary for all members of the interprofessional team to better understand the varied needs of their patients during the end-of-life period and to be better equipped to address those needs.
Because pain is frequently encountered in the palliative and hospice care environments, a knowledge of appropriate diagnosis and alleviation is vital to all members of the interdisciplinary team. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the assessment and management of pain in the end of life, focusing on the components integral to providing optimum care.
This course meets the New Jersey requirement for 1 hour of continuing education in topics concerning opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the etiology of pain at the end of life and issues in effective pain management.
- Assess pain accurately through use of clinical tools and other strategies, including the use of an interpreter.
- Select appropriate pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic therapies to manage pain in patients during the end-of-life period.
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 2.00 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Price
This course is offered through NetCE.
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