GOAL
To provide primary care physicians and advanced practice nurses with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
OVERVIEW
Fibromyalgia is a widespread, chronic pain disorder that includes a multifaceted constellation of somatic and emotional symptoms. Although diagnosis and treatment can be challenging with many barriers to successful management, an increasing understanding of the mechanisms of central pain pathways now provides novel therapeutic opportunities. This activity will focus on key questions that have surrounded the diagnosis and treatments of fibromyalgia: (1) Is it science or somatic?; (2) How do you overcome barriers to effective treatment?; and (3) How do you modify pain response?
Clinicians who treat patients with fibromyalgia need to be familiar with the most current pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods available. Treating these patients can be very time-consuming because this syndrome appears to fall outside of the umbrella of typical immuno-inflammatory diseases. Through dynamic presentations and interactive cases, this CME activity is designed to provide you with current information and skills to improve care.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed for primary care physicians and advanced practice nurses. No prerequisites required.
CME INFORMATION
Accreditation Statement — The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement — The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants may receive credit by completing pre-test, reviewing the activity, and completing the CME test and evaluation.
The estimated time to complete this activity: 30 minutes.
Release date: March 15, 2010. Expiration date: March 15, 2012.
Fee Information — There is no fee for this educational activity.
Full Disclosure Policy Affecting CME Activities —As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), it is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or a sponsor has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation. The Chair reported the following:
Steven Cohen, MD (Chair)
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Johns Hopkins University
Director of Medical Education for Pain Management Division
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Director of Pain Research
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr Cohen reports having no relationships with commercial interests related to this activity.
Howard Smith, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, and Physical Rehabilitation & Medicine
Academic Director of Pain Management
Albany Medical College
Department of Anesthesiology
Albany, New York
Dr Smith reports serving on the speakers’ bureau for Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc and Forest Laboratories.
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Off-Label Product Discussion
No speaker has indicated that his or her presentation will include information on off-label products.
Disclaimer Statement
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own. This activity is produced for educational purposes only. Use of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine name implies review of educational format, design, and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combinations of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.
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| Instructions
The following is an interactive educational case module designed to help you gauge your basic knowledge of the topic and then direct you to areas you may need to focus on. It consists of 3 sections: an unaccredited pre-test, an interactive case study, and a CME post-test. All 3 sections must be completed to receive CME credit. Pre-Test
42-Year-Old Woman Not Yet Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Howard Smith, MD
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