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SATELLITE BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM
Sunday, September 13, 2009
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Managing Breakthrough Pain in Patients with Cancer:
Essential Concepts for Nursing Professionals to
Reduce Risk and Improve Outcomes
 
Learning Objectives:
 
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  
  • Describe the pathophysiology and characteristics of breakthrough pain, its prevalence, and the negative impact on patients
  • Discuss characteristics of ideal breakthrough pain treatments, available options, and investigational agents
  • Evaluate key concepts regarding addiction and abuse; ways to minimize risk in cancer patients taking opioids; and strategies to address issues
  • Explore patient cases and apply practical knowledge learned to improve patient outcomes

Target Audience:
 
This CME activity is intended for nurses who have an interest in managing breakthrough pain in patients with cancer.
 
Accreditation:
 
Nursing Credit: Educational Review Systems in an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by ASNA, an accredited provider by the ANCC/Commission on Accreditation.  Provider # 5-115-09-052.  This program is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education.
 
Educational Review Systems is also approved for nursing continuing education by the state of California and the District of Columbia.