Latest evidence suggests best results in persistent non-cancer pain recovery can be achieved through management that includes four core components. Specialist pain clinics are not always available, particularly in rural areas, help your patients access the multi-disciplinary approach they need by completing ‘Pathways out of Persistent Pain’ CPD guided mini audit which includes informative resources for GPs and patients.
This ACRRM accredited activity developed for MAIA by the University of South Australia’s Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre is free to access, no registration required.
Medicines Advice Initiative Australia (MAIA) is a consortium funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program Health Professional Education Grant. MAIA provides evidence based, educational interventions. Each health topic is related to the quality use of medicines and medicines safety with the aim to improve health outcomes and quality of life for Australians.
Resources included within this activity are a therapeutic brief, a clinical case scenario, a patient information brochure which GPs can discuss with and provide to relevant patients and a quick reference guide for swift and easy access to information on persistent pain treatment pathways.
‘Pathways out of Persistent Pain’ ACRRM accredited activity is available for up to 7 continuing professional development hours (2 hours Educational, 2.5 hours Performance Review, 2.5 hours Outcomes measurement). The topic presents a contemporary understanding of pain, pathways to achieve recovery, guidance on tapering or ceasing opioids, and supports GPs to provide early intervention in the pain trajectory. The patient information brochure is designed to promote effective self-management and multimodal care where specialist pain clinics are not available.
For more information about MAIA and our other CPD topics visit www.medicinesadvice.net.au.