Module 1

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the breadth and quality of evidence for the use of opioids for chronic pain, including current gaps in knowledge.
• Describe current treatment paradigms for treating patients with chronic pain.

Module 2

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the use of universal precautions when treating patients with chronic pain.
• Apply appropriate communications strategies when initiating, managing, and, if necessary, terminating opioids for patients with chronic pain.