Examine the pros and cons of opioid prescribing and medical marijuana.  

1.25 CME and Ethics Credits. This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act.

$50 TPS Member / $65 Non-TPS Members

 Pro Vs. Con Debate on Chronic Opioid Therapy

&

 A Balanced View of Medical Marijuana

Presented at the 12th Annual Texas Pain Society Scientific Conference on November 7, 2020

Objectives:

• Examine the pros and cons of opioid prescribing and medical marijuana. 

CME Credits:

The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Pain Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been designated by Texas Pain Society for 1.25 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act.

This online activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology^TM (MOCA^®) program, known as MOCA 2.0^®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0^® requirements.

Target Audience:

Texas physicians,  advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants. 

Disclosures to the Learner:

1. Notice of requirements for successful completion of continuing education activity:

-Register for the course.

-View the video in its entirety.

-Complete the evaluation.

-Complete the assessment.

2. The Texas Pain Society's web-based course has received no commercial support. 

3. Disclosure of financial relationships:

None

4. Non-endorsement Statement:

Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Pain Society or the Texas Medical Association.

5. Off-Label Use:

There is no discussion of off-label use in this presentation.

Release Date and Expiration Date:

Recorded: November 7, 2020
Released:    January 31, 2021
Expires:       January 31, 2024

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