Older Adults with Pain: Most Effective Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Therapies
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Faculty:
PA-C Steven Atkinson, MS
Duration:
1 hour and 4 minutes
Format:
Video and audio
Copyright:
Oct 27, 2021
Product Number:
POS078350
Type of Media:
Seminar on the Internet
Pain can have a significant influence on our older patients’ everyday activities and quality of life. Multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and the risk for injury make determining the optimal medicine, doses, and therapy maintenance difficult. Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, will present evidence-based updates on pharmacological and nonpharmacological pain management strategies for the elderly.
Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Board-Certified Physician Assistant. He is a physician in the Minneapolis region who deals with pharmaceutical and pain management issues on a regular basis. He has been on the faculty at the University of Utah since 1994, in addition to his private practice, and has been active in medicine for over 30 years.
Steven is a co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, which provides care to seniors at practically every level. He has given nationwide presentations on a number of issues related to his specialist knowledge.
Steven is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice and Clinical Recommendations, Second Edition, and he serves on various boards that aim to improve medical treatment for the individuals they serve. Steven has been called a “dynamic” instructor and one of the most engaging speakers in the industry.
Disclosures for Speakers:
Steven Atkinson owns Mindful Geriatrics, LLC and is the creator and co-owner of Twin Cities Physicians and Midwest Geriatrics Services. He is compensated for his legal advising services to medical practitioners. Executive Links pays Mr. Atkinson a fee for course creation. He works as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. PESI, Inc. pays Mr. Atkinson a speaking fee and recording royalties. He is a shareholder in Moderna, Inc. All relevant financial ties to ineligible groups have been severed.
Non-financial: Steven Atkinson serves on the MDMA board of directors. He is a member of AMDA/PALTC, GMPA, and other organizations. Please email [email protected] for a comprehensive list.
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