Description

Chronic pain is an important health care issue; however, there is no universal agreement regarding the best ways to diagnose and treat chronic pain patients. What if we treat chronic pain as a disease in its own right and develop targeted pain management? Healthcare practitioners must improve their understanding of chronic pain and how to best treat sufferers. Join Dr. Andrea Furlan (Pain Clinic, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute) as she presents current research on diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. 

At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the pain system and targets for therapy 
• List abnormal conditions of the pain system 
• Explain the types of chronic pain according to the ICD.11