Evaluate pain correctly in elderly people. Institute appropriate drug and non-drug management strategies. Provide family and caregiver pain education and support. Examine the ethical and treatment decisions encountered in primary care and geriatric settings related to pain management. Pain, a common problem among elderly people, is often associated with increased dependency, functional impairment, decreased mobility and increased healthcare costs.
Elderly people suffer important pain problems that are often overlooked or undertreated.
This program will provide exposure to state of the art principles in pain management for older persons. This program is valid through May 2, 2003.