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The Southern Pain Society

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Pain Management:Simple to Complex

December 1-2, 2012

Royal Sonesta HotelNew Orleans, LA

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COURSE DESCRIPTION and PURPOSE

The SPS symposium will offer current information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic cancer and noncancer pain, insight into the business aspects of managing pain practice, understanding the compliance and coding implication of new guidelines, enhance clinical skills pertinent to the management of pain. They will feature content appropriate for professionals at several experience levels. Each year the SPS Scientific Program Committee carefully reviews current literature and attendees' evaluations in order to organize a scientific program which addresses a broad range of topics related to pain treatment. The 2012 Scientific Meeting is an arena for interdisciplinary exchange among pain scientists and healthcare professionals.

The course is designed for pain practice team members including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, nurses, occupational and physical therapists and others interested in clinical pain management.

By participating in this meeting and at the conclusion of this symposium, attendees can expect to achieve the following objectives and the successful learner should be better able to:

1. Describe various pain management models and modalities for cancer pain, palliative care, chronic pain, and interventional medicine.

2. Assess the value of psychology and physiatry in the multidisciplinary pain management continuum.

3. Describe current methods of treating cancer pain with medications; compare implantable drug delivery systems and spinal cord stimulation techniques for treatment of cancer pain.

4. Evaluate new trends and techniques in the monitoring of pain patient compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

5. Assemble and utilize the new guidelines and requirements for the safe prescription of controlled substances, and compliance with federal rules and expectations

6. Review treatment options and identify the psychological factors that have the greatest effect on the outcome of opioid therapy.

7. Develop adequate understanding of the new codes guidelines.

8. Summarize the rationale behind the FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) plan and utilize recommended assessment, monitoring and documentation procedures for use of long-acting/extended release opioids.

9. Compare pharmacokinetics of commonly used anticoagulants, assess the risks and benefits for discontinuing anticoagulation, and apply current recommendations to clinical practice

ACCREDITATION and CREDIT

University Health Services Professional Education Programs (UHS-PEP) of Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UHS-PEP designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMAAMAPRA Category 1 Credits PRA Category 1 Credits TMTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Alabama Psychological Association - This program is sponsored by the Southern Pain Society, VCU Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Alabama Psychological Association (aPA). The Alabama Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. aPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. This program is approved for 11 credit hours for psychologists by aPA. Partial attendance, late arrival, or early departure will preclude the issuance of CE credits.

This continuing education activity meets the criteria of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 1.1 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University

TUITION and CANCELLATION FEES

Tuition for the conference includes a course materials, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunch on Saturday and other amenities involved in creating a comfortable and rewarding learning experience. A maximum enrollment has been set, so early registration is highly recommended. Written cancellations received by Friday, November 4, 2012 will be refunded less an administrative fee of $60. There are no refunds after November 4, 2012 but substitutions will be permitted.

For More InformationPlease email the VCU Office of Continuing Medical Education at CMEINFO@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-3640 or (800) 412-2872. You may also visit our websites at www.vcuhealth.org/cme/register or you may visit www.southernpainsociety.org

VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If special accommodations are needed, please contact us at (804) 828-3640.

COURSE LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL300 Bourbon StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130(504) 586-0300

The Royal Sonesta is constructed in the rich traditional French Quarter style, with gabled windows, double French doors and wrought iron laced balconies. The hotel is distinctively European and unmistakably New Orleans. All of the sights and fun of the French Quarter are at your doorstep. All sessions will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel located in the heart of the French Quarter on world famous Bourbon Street.

ReservationsA limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans for reservations received by November 6, 2012. The special room rate is $209.00 for a single or double and $239.00 for a triple or quad (plus 13% tax plus $2.00/day occupancy tax). This room rate is available 3 days pre/post the symposium based upon availability. The hotel check-in time is 3:00pm and the check-out time is 12noon.

If you wish to make reservations, please call the hotel directly at (504) 586-0300 and identify yourself as a participant of the Southern Pain Society to receive the special rate. Reservations made after the cut-off date will be on a space and rate available basis. Cancellation of reservations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival.

Hotel ParkingDaily parking for local attendees will be $15.00 for up to 20 cars per day so please arrive early to obtain a space. Valet parking is $36.00 per day for hotel guests.

THE SOUTHERN PAIN SOCIETY

The Southern Pain Society (SPS) was established in 1986 as a regional section of the American Pain Society and endorses and supports the mission and goals of the American Pain Society. The Southern Pain Society’s mission is to serve people with pain by advancing research and treatment and to increase the knowledge and skill of the regional professional community.

As a member of SPS, you become part of a professional community with scientific and clinical interests in managing pain disorders. Members represent a variety of disciplines, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, etc., and are involved in basic research, clinical research, treatment, advocacy, and public policy.

Take advantage of the discounted registration rate by joining SPS before the meeting. Your membership will run through 2013. Visit www.southernpainsociety.orgwww.southernpainsociety.org to download a membership application.

PROGRAM AGENDAPROGRAM AGENDA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012PM

5:00-7:00 Early RegistrationEarly Registration

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012AM

7:00 Registration and Continental BreakfastRegistration and Continental Breakfast

Exhibits OpenExhibits Open

8:00 Welcoming RemarksWelcoming Remarks

Eric Pearson, MD

President, Southern Pain Society

8:15 Defensible, Rational and Compassionate Pain Defensible, Rational and Compassionate Pain

Management Management

Howard Heit, MD

9:00 Decoding the Patient InterviewDecoding the Patient Interview

Leanne Cianfrini, PhD

9:45 Break with ExhibitsBreak with Exhibits

10:15 Urine Drug Testing: The Art and Science of Urine Drug Testing: The Art and Science of

Managing Chronic Pain Managing Chronic Pain

Howard Heit, MD

11:00 Cancer PainCancer Pain

Lisa Stearns, MD

11:45 Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session

PM12:00 LunchLunch

Tutorial on REMS CertificationTutorial on REMS Certification

B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH

1:30 Physical Therapy and Pain Management: Physical Therapy and Pain Management:

Why Physical Therapy and Does it Work? Why Physical Therapy and Does it Work?

Tourage Rafeei, PhD, DPT, OCS

2:15 Surviving Coding and Legal Nightmares of the Surviving Coding and Legal Nightmares of the

21st Century: Part I 21st Century: Part I

David Vaughn, JD

3:00 Break with ExhibitsBreak with Exhibits

3:30 Surviving Coding and Legal Nightmares of the Surviving Coding and Legal Nightmares of the

21st Century: Part II 21st Century: Part II

David Vaughn, JD

4:15 Question & Answer SessionQuestion & Answer Session

5:00 Business Meeting - All WelcomeBusiness Meeting - All Welcome

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012AM

7:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Registration and Continental Breakfast

Exhibits Open Exhibits Open

7:55 Welcome and AnnouncementsWelcome and Announcements

Maged Hamza, MD

Conference Chair

8:00 Considerations in the Interventional Management Considerations in the Interventional Management

of the Anticoagulated Patient of the Anticoagulated Patient

Kirk Kinard, MD

8:50 DEA: Opioid Prescribing, Diversion, Documentation: DEA: Opioid Prescribing, Diversion, Documentation:

What Triggers an Investigation? What Triggers an Investigation?

Richard Tucker, BS

9:50 Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session

10:05 Break with ExhibitsBreak with Exhibits

10:20 Behavioral Pharmacology: Behavioral Pharmacology:

Understanding Behavioral and Neurobiological Understanding Behavioral and Neurobiological

Mechanisms of Action of Psychoactive Drugs Mechanisms of Action of Psychoactive Drugs

Daniel Doleys, PhD

11:10 Palliative Care: Relieving and Preventing the Palliative Care: Relieving and Preventing the

Suffering of Patients and Families Facing Suffering of Patients and Families Facing

Life-Threatening Illness Life-Threatening Illness

Lisa Stearns, MD

PM12:00 Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session

12:15 Adjournment and EvaluationAdjournment and Evaluation

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Registration FormPain Management:Pain Management:Simple to ComplexSimple to ComplexDecember 1-2, 2012Royal Sonesta HotelNew Orleans, LA

PROGRAM FACULTYPROGRAM FACULTY

Leanne Cianfrini, PhD Clinical Psychologist

The Doleys Clinic

Birmingham, AL

Daniel Doleys, PhDDirector

The Doleys Clinic

Birmingham, AL

Howard Heit, MD, FACP, FASAMAssociate Professor of Medicine

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Washington, DC

Kirk Kinard, DOMedical Director

MidSouth Pain Treatment Center, LLC

Southaven, MS

Tourage Rafeei, PhD, DPT, OCSPresident

Center for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, PC

Glen Allen, VA

B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH Medical Director

Advanced Pain Therapy, PLLC

Hattiesburg, MS

Lisa Stearns, MD Medical Director

The Center for Pain and Supportive Care

Phoenix, AZ

Richard Tucker, BSOwner

Drug Education Consulting Group

Aurora, IL

David Vaughn, JD, CPCVaughn & Associates, LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

CONFERENCE CHAIRMaged Hamza, MDAssociate Professor, Anesthesiology,

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Director, Pain Management Fellowship Program

Medical Director, VCU Spine Center

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

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