27 Jun 2023 TI Journal Pub at the Bent Mast
TI Journal Pub at the Bent Mast in Victoria
This live CME event has already taken place. The event was held in person and no recording was made. Future similar events are being planned and will be posted on this website when scheduled.
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Visiting pharmacist Aaron M Tejani and Family Physician Dr. Jessica Otte presented and guided the discussion. Aaron’s interests include critical appraisal of biomedical literature, knowledge translation activities and research. Dr Jessica Otte, CCFP, FCFP. @LessIsMoreMed. Family medicine, health policy. Champion of patient goals, evidence-based medicine, sustainable health.
Objectives/Description:
Aaron M Tejani’s presentation provided prescribers/clinicians with tools/evidence summaries to aid with the optimal prescribing and/or deprescribing of drugs such as gabapentin, pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine, and duloxetine when used for chronic pain. The presentation included answers to common questions such as:
- What is a reasonable starting dose?
- What is the likelihood of benefit?
- How long before I know the drug is “working”?
- Are higher doses likely to lead to better pain control? Is there a ceiling dose?
- How likely is harm? What are the common harms?
- Are these drugs associated with prescribing cascades?
- What are some ways to deprescribe these drugs, when appropriate?
Dr. Jessica Otte presented based on popular demand – attendees were asked to choose their own clinical adventure!
DATE: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 pm PDT
WHERE: Upstairs at The Bent Mast at 512 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC, V8V 1L8 [map]
CME CREDITS: MainPro+/MOC Section 1 credits: 2.0. Those who attended and completed the evaluation will receive their certificate. Family physicians who register for Portrait Online may receive up to 5.0 CPD self reflection credits through the CFPC member site by reflecting on their own personalized Portrait.
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