Upon successful completion of this conference participants will be able to:

• Identify components of a comprehensive multidimensional pain assessment;
• Develop an ongoing pain management plan based on assessment and pathophysiology that includes both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions;
• Identify barriers to appropriate pain management;
• Describe the difference between addiction, physical dependence, tolerance and pseudoaddiction;
• Discuss the principles of pharmacology as it relates to pain medications & pain treatment;
• Discuss the role of psychology in the treatment of pain;
• Exchange information and new ideas to enhance patient safety and comfort;
• Evaluate trends, techniques, therapies, and diagnostic procedures in pain research and pain management;
• Assemble a network of professional colleagues.

Learning objectives for individual lectures available upon request.