Chronic Pain in HIV Primary Care: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach

Friday, September 15, 2017, 12:00 AM - Saturday, September 15, 2018, 12:00 AM

Original Presentation: 4/22/2017  •  Web Posting: 9/15/2017  •  CE Expiration: 09/15/2018

The enduring material is jointly provided by William Beaumont Hospital, American Academy of CME, Inc., and the American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV).

The 11th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV) was held April 20-22, 2017 in Dallas, TX. The Conference was supported by funding from the Clinical Education Initiative, New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute; and from the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA). The conference and this web archive were supported by educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb; Gilead Sciences; Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP; Merck & Co.; and ViiV Healthcare.

1. Develop an evidence-based approach to the overall evaluation and management of chronic pain in people living with HIV
2. Assess the risks and benefits of long-term opioid therapy in HIV-infected individuals with chronic pain (including risks in those who are not yet on opioids and those in whom opioid continuation is being assessed)

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), AMA PRA Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.50 hours), Pain and Symptom Management (0.50 hours)

William Beaumont Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Beaumont Health System – Troy Hospital is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.