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Not just a prescription pad: A multimodal approach to chronic non-cancer pain management

Date: October 18, 2019 Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM Location: Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport, 5505 Airport Way, Kelowna, B.C. (Map it)

Physicians, nurse practitioners and other health care providers are invited to learn more about current best practices in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain. Topics include:

  • Safe prescribing of opioids
  • 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.

Registration: 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Speakers: Dr. Peter Rothfels and Dr. Launette Rieb

To learn more and to register, visit our registration page.