The Role and Clinical Implications of the Endocannabinoid System in Pain Processing - Vol. 33, No. 2
Description
Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe the key components of the endocannabinoid system and linkages with the endogenous pain control system.
- Evaluate current studies on therapeutic efficacy of cannabinoids for various pain conditions.
- Identify potential adverse effects of cannabinoid treatment for pain.
- Explain state laws that regulate the prescribing and distribution of medical marijuana for patients with pain.
Disclosures
The author, faculty, and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouses/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.
The author has disclosed that this article discusses clinical trials of medications for indications that have not yet been approved by the FDA. Please consult the product labeling for approved uses.
Price:
$49.00
Credits:
- ACCME 1.5 CME
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Professions:
Physician
Test Code: TPM0217
Published: September 2017
Expires: 1/1/2026
Collections:
Pain Awareness Month
Sources:
Topics in Pain Management
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Categories:
Pain Management
Specialties:
Pain Management
Topics:
Cannabinoids
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Medical Marijuana