Chronic pain patients are an ongoing challenge to treat effectively, given the wide variety of variables that can affect outcomes. Because of their experience with Continuity of Care, Primary care physicians are uniquely equipped to handle this population. This presentation is designed to equip PCPs with a streamlined approach to managing some of those variables.

Presented by: William Campbell, DO, FAAFP, FAOAAM; Family Medicine/Pain Medicine/Addiction Medicine; Health Solutions

Learning objectives:
1. To develop a standardized algorithm that addresses diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance.
2. To review current safety guidelines, and understand the multiple treatment options for high risk patients.
3. To better understand the 'goals of tapering' and employ tapering strategies that address both patient safety and compliance.

This CME activity meets Illinois state requirements for safe opioid prescribing and federal training requirements for opioid safety.

The AAFP has reviewed Pain Management in Primary Care: A comprehensive approach to manage treatment effectiveness and patient safety and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 08/26/2026 to 08/26/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.