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This activity was originally published in June 2015 and re-released in July 2018.
NO CME INCLUDED
Appropriate Audience
Residents and practicing physicians.
Learning Objectives
After completing this enduring material, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize and appreciate how the workers’ compensation environment impacts health care delivery systems and outcomes when treating injured workers with chronic pain.
- Differentiate between primary care and occupational medicine models for addressing chronic pain vs. a physiatric model.
- Aquire more insight into the professional and cultural (as well as possibly one’s own) biases that help explain the increasing lack of access to interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation centers for injured workers.
AAPM&R Disclaimer
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the AAPM&R. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of AAPM&R members who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The Academy disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user or attendee for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.
Method of Study
The slide presentation is accompanied by a detailed lecture on the topic from an expert within that area. You may take as much time as you wish to review the information presented. You will be required to take a post-test. A passing score of 100% is required to claim CME for this course. You will have unlimited attempts to achieve a passing score. After you pass the post-test you will be taken to a screen with a PDF containing the correct answerfor each question.
Estimated Time to Complete: 51 minutes