Optimizing Acute Pain Management: Oral and Topical Analgesics

CAN-eng

$0

gratuit

Mainpro+

30 min

Pain,Pain Management

0.5 Credits

Description du cours

This is a 30-minute CFPC Mainpro+ certified eCME program for Canadian HCPs. This program is designed to provide evidence-based guidance on the use of oral and topical analgesics in the management of mild to moderate acute pain. Using a case-based approach, this program will explore the clinical application of oral and topical analgesics, address common misconceptions about the safety of over-the-counter oral analgesics, and highlight strategies to mitigate these risks, focusing on practical approaches to optimizing patient care.


This program has received financial support from Haleon in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.

Détails du cours

Date d'expiration : 2026-03-10
Métiers: Médecin

Faculté

  • Christine Palmay, HBArtSci, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Kelly Shinkaruk, MSc, MD, FRCPC
  • Sofia Nastis, MD, CCFP

Accréditation

This self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.5 Mainpro+ credits.

Cert+ Program ID#: 300458

Objectifs d'apprentissage

Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:​ 

  • Implement evidence-based clinical recommendations for use of oral analgesics in the management of mild to moderate acute pain
  • Implement evidence-based clinical recommendations for use of topical analgesics in acute pain management
  • Adresse misconceptions about over-the-counter oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) related to gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks