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Drexel Neurosciences Institute Pain Conference
Start Date: 9/21/2016Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Date: 9/21/2016End Time: 9:00 PM

Event Description

Topic
The Hidden Truths About the Opioid Epidemic

Hosted by

Drexel Neurosciences Institute and the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society

Speaker

Steven Passik, PhD, senior medical director, Endo Pharmaceuticals

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss both the pro- and anti-opioid sides in the recent history of debate around these medications.
  • Assess risk levels in deciding not just whether opioids are to be used in given cases but also with what level of safeguards.
  • Employ a risk-stratified approach to opioid therapy.

Target Audience
Faculty, physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, PAs, CRNPs, RNs, all medical specialties

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Contact Information:
Name: Kirsten Erwin
Email: kirsten.erwin@drexelmed.edu
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Location:
New College Building, Geary Auditorium A
245 North 15th Street
Audience:
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Alumni

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