This year’s meeting runs March 19-22, 2015 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, with preconference sessions beginning on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Take advantage of AAPM’s free day of education on March 19, 2015 by registering at: www.painmed.org/annualmeeting.
The free preconference session Neuromodulation: An Evidence-Based Update of the Field focuses on the data and application of new advances in neurostimulation for the treatment of chronic pain and painful conditions.
The free commercially supported symposia will focus on Importance of Pharmacogenetics in Predicting Opioid Risk and When Seconds Count, Will Your Patients Be Ready? Starting the Conversation About Opioid Overdose.
The free REMS program entitled SAFE Opioid Prescribing is part of a multi-agency Federal effort to address the growing problem of prescription drug abuse and misuse. The REMS introduces new safety measures to reduce risks and improve safe use of ER/LA opioids while continuing to provide access to these medications for patients in pain. This program provides an overview of strategies, assessment and fundamentals of SAFE opioid prescribing.
The evening will end with a fun-filled night at the AAPM’s Annual Welcome Reception with an introduction to more than 120 posters on display.
About AAPM The American Academy of Pain Medicine is the premier medical association for pain physicians and their treatment teams with over 2,500 members. Now in its 32nd year of service, the Academy’s mission is to optimize the health of patients in pain and eliminate pain as a major public health problem by advancing the practice and specialty of pain medicine through education, training, advocacy, and research. Information is available on the Academy’s website at www.painmed.org .
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