Management of Opioid-Induced Side Effects CME/CE

Michael H. Levy, MD, PhD; Robert A. Swarm, MD Author Information and Disclosures

Release Date: May 20, 2008; Valid for credit through May 20, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 0.9 ANCC contact hours

A presentation from the NCCN 13th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care™ held in Hollywood, Florida. This activity was designed to be completed within approximately 55 minutes.

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Learning Objectives
Following this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify common opioid-induced side effects experienced by patients with cancer
  • List treatment options available for the management of cancer-related opioid-induced side effects
  • Explain how to choose treatments for cancer-related opioid-induced side effects while considering the patient's disease and quality of life issues
Author Disclosures
Michael H. Levy, MD, PhD
Vice Chairman, Medical Oncology; Director, Supportive Oncology Care Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure: Dr. Levy has disclosed that he has financial interests, arrangements, or affiliations with the manufacturer of products or devices to be discussed in this activity or who may financially support the activity. He has served as a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline, Purdue Pharma LP, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. He has also served on the product/speakers' bureau for Purdue Pharma.

Dr. Levy has indicated that his presentation will not include discussion of investigational or unlabeled uses of commercial products.

Robert A. Swarm, MD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology; Chief, Division of Pain Management; Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis, Missouri

Disclosure: Dr. Swarm has disclosed that he has no financial interests, arrangements, or affiliations with the manufacturer of any products or devices to be discussed in this activity or who may financially support the activity.

Dr. Swarm has indicated that his presentations will not include discussion of investigational or unlabeled uses of commercial products.
 
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.

NCCN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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This activity is approved for 0.9 contact hours. National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

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