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Pain, Addiction, and the Law (PAL 2009)

Friday CenterCME Course

Saturday, May 2, 2009

The William and Ida Friday Center
for Continuing Education

Sponsored by:
The School of Medicine of
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Management

Past Agendas: Pain, Addiction, and the Law

 PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, April 19, 2008

7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 10: 45 a.m.
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast        
Announcements
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
Acute Pain in the Addicted Patient
William S. Blau, M.D., Ph.D.
Pain Management in the Addicted Patient
Veerainder Goli, M.D., F.A.A.P.M., B.C.F.E.

Recognizing Addiction Using the Webster Scale
Lynn Webster, M.D., F.A.C.P.M.,  F.A.S.A.M.
Break and Exhibits
New Views on Prescription Drug Law
David R. Work, J.D.
Opioids: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Brian Ginsberg, M.D.
Lunch and Exhibits
Methadone: Avoiding the Death Trap

Lynn Webster, M.D., F.A.C.P.M., F.A.S.A.M.

Alternative to Opioid Medications

Aisha Buttar, M.B.B.S.

Break and Exhibits

Drug Diversion vs. Pain Management: Finding a Balance
Commander John Burke
.Ask the Experts -- Panel Discussion
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
Refreshments and Depart


PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, April 29, 2006

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

8:25 - 9:10 a.m.

9:10 - 9:55 a.m.

9:55 - 10:40 a.m.

10:40 - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast        
Opioid Contracts: "Have you got the right one, baby?"
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
Gambling, Drinking, and Seduction-Common Themes
Veerainder Goli, M.D., F.A.A.P.M., B.C.F.E.
Prescription Writing: State Law vs. Federal Law
David R. Work, J.D.
Monitoring the Opioid-dependent Patient
Howard A. Heit, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.A.M.
Break and Exhibits
Legal Side of Pain
Jennifer Bolen, J.D.
Opioids: Adverse Side Effects
Brian Ginsberg, M.D.
Lunch and Exhibits
Drug Diversion vs. Pain Management: Finding a Balance
Commander John Burke
Acute Pain in the Addicted Patient
William S. Blau, M.D., Ph.D.
Ask the Experts -- Panel Discussion
Refreshments and Depart

PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, February 19, 2005

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

8:25 - 9:10 a.m.

9:10 - 9:55 a.m.

9:55 - 10:40 a.m.

10:40 - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast        
Pain, Addiction, and the Law
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
Recognizing Addiction in the Pain Patient
Kenneth L. Kirsh, Ph.D.
Prescription Abuse
David R. Work, J.D.
Acute Pain in the Addicted Patient
William S. Blau, M.D., Ph.D.
Break and Exhibits
Treating Pain in the Addicted Patient
Lynn R. Webster, M.D., F.A.C.P.M., F.A.S.A.M.
Opioids for Pain Management
Brian Ginsberg, M.D.
Lunch and Exhibits
Treatment Compliance in the Pain Clinic
Howard A. Heit, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.A.M.
Drug Diversion vs. Pain Management: Finding a Balance
Commander John Burke
Ask the Experts -- Panel Discussion
Refreshments and Depart

 PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, February 7, 2004

7:00-8:00 a.m. 
8:00-8:25 a.m.

8:25-9:05 a.m.

9:05-9:40 a.m.


9:40-10:15 a.m.

10:15-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11:10 a.m. 

11:10-11:50 a.m. 

11:50-12:30 p.m.

12:30-1:30 p.m. 
1:30-2:10 p.m. 

2:10-2:50 p.m.

2:50-3:30 p.m. 

Registration and Continental Breakfast
Opening Remarks and "Neurobiology of Addiction"
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
"Management of the Dependent Patient After Surgery"
William S. Blau, Ph.D., M.D.
"Addiction in Pregnant Women and Mothers"
Connie Renz, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Debbie Stanford, C.N.M., M.P.H.
"Managing Pain in the Addicted Parturient"
David C. Mayer, M.D.
Break
"Recognizing and Treating Addiction"
Lynn Webster, M.D.
"Opioid Management"
Brian Ginsburg, M.B., B.Ch.
"Illustrated History of Pain Control"
Fred J. Spielman, M.D.
Lunch
"The Pharmacist's Viewpoint on Forged Prescriptions"
David R. Work, J.D.
"Drug Diversion vs. Pain Management: Finding a Balance"
Commander John Burke
Panel Discussion

PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, February 22, 2003

7:30-8:15 a.m. 
8:15-8:25 a.m.

8:25-9:20 a.m. 

9:20-10:15 a.m.

10:15-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11:25 a.m. 

11:25-12:20 p.m.
 

12:20-1:30 p.m.
1:30-2:25 p.m.

2:25-3:20 p.m.
3:20 p.m.  

Registration and Continental Breakfast
Introductory Remarks
Sunil Dogra, M.B.B.S., F.F.A.R.C.S.I.
"Non-narcotic Analgesics for Pain Management"
William S. Blau, Ph.D., M.D.
"Differential Effects of Opioids"
Brian Ginsburg, M.B., Ch.B.
Break
"The Pharmacist's Viewpoint on Forged Prescriptions"
David Work, J.D.
Addiction: What Is It and What Are Its Implications 
Regarding Treatment of Pain Patients?
Howard Heit, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.A.M.
Lunch
"Drug Diversion vs. Pain Mangement: Finding a Balance"
Commander John Burke
Panel Discussion
Closing Remarks

PAIN, ADDICTION, AND THE LAW
Agenda: Saturday, February 16, 2002

7:30-8:30 a.m. 
8:20-8:30 a.m. 
8:30-9:20 a.m.

9:25-10:15 a.m.


10:15-10:30 a.m. 
10:30-11:20 a.m.


11:25-12:15 p.m.

12:20-1:30 p.m.
1:30-2:20 p.m.

2:30-3:20 p.m.
3:20 p.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast
Introductory Remarks
"Pain Management Issues for Chronic and Cancer Pain Patients"
William S. Blau, M.D., Ph.D.
"Addiction: What Is It and What Are Its Implications 
Regarding Treatment of Pain Patients?"
Howard Heit, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.A.M.
Coffee Break
"Behavioral Problems Affecting Pain Management in
Patients With Chronic Pain"
Neil Irick, M.D.
"Pain Treatment Guidelines in Clinical Practice"
Alan Spanos, M.D.
Lunch
"Medicolegal Issues in Treatment of Pain Patients"
Jean Dungean, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M.
Panel Discussion
Closing Remarks