Published on: July 07, 2023

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers are invited to learn more about engaging with patients with complex chronic non-cancer pain and identifying appropriate evidence-based treatments.

• Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
• Time: 6:00–8:40 p.m.
• Registration: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Prestige Vernon Hotel, 4411 32 Street, Vernon, B.C. (Vernon Salon Room)
• Cost:: This event is fully funded by WorkSafeBC and dinner will be provided
• Accreditation: UBC CPD for up to 2.5 MOC Section 1 or 2.5 Mainpro+ Group Learning credits

Topics include:

• Developing confidence in having difficult conversations related to broadening pain education and treatment options
• Tapering strategies, substitutions, and exit strategies
• Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain
• Community and regional resources
• WorkSafeBC-funded treatment programs

This session is pending accreditation by UBC CPD and aligns with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.’s standards for the safe prescribing of opioids.

Register at at Not Just a Prescription Pad presentation or call 1.877.231.8765 as seating is limited. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Speakers

• Dr. Peter Rothfels, Chief Medical Officer at WorkSafeBC
• Dr. Launette Rieb, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, UBC; Department of Family and Community Medicine