Published on: June 05, 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: Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Time: 6:00–8:40 p.m.
• Registration: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Crest Hotel, 222 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, B.C. (B.C. 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 / 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 accredited by UBC CPD for up to 2.5 MOC Section 1 or 2.5 Mainpro+ Group Learning credits, and aligns with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.’s Standards for the safe prescribing of opioids.

Register at events.eply.com/NotJustaPrescriptionPad 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