Pain is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek medical attention and one of the most prevalent medical complaints in the US;^1,2 9 out of 10 Americans aged 18 or older suffer pain at least once a month, and 42% experience it every day.³ Consequently, physicians and other practitioners need education to assist in developing the skills needed to evaluate and manage patients with pain.

Topics covered in this module

• Pathophysiology of pain
• Pain assessment strategies

The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Medical Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Non physicians may receive a certificate of participation for completing this activity.

The development of this CME web program was supported through an independent educational grant from Purdue Pharma L.P.

Release date, September 2007. Expiration date, December 2009.

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