Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Pain Management

Expert Guidance for Effective Management and Appropriate Monitoring of Patients With Pain

From Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, this episode provides an informational discussion on incorporating interprofessional and multidisciplinary care into the management of patients experiencing pain. Listen as these healthcare professionals go through case examples of patients experiencing chronic pain in the setting of an acute injury, an upcoming surgery requiring medication transition, and a prior substance use disorder. Along with providing their input on these individual cases, the experts conclude with a summary of key takeaways for optimizing interprofessional and multidisciplinary management.

Presenters:

Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist
Integrated Behavioral Health Department
Austin, Texas

Andrew Friedman, MD
Medical Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Director, Spine Clinic & Services
Virginia Mason Health Center
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
West Forsyth Pain Management
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see
https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.

Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC, and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi