{"product_id":"mce-conferences-rheumatology-and-pain-management-for-primary-care-jan-16-2026-jan-18-2026","title":"MCE Conferences Rheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: rheumatologists, pain management physicians, primary care physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample video: contact me for sample video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRheumatology and Pain Management for Primary Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhistler – Hilton Whistler Resort \u0026amp; Spa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Rheumatology and Pain Management while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Rheumatology and Pain Management to enhance the knowledge base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about various issues in Rheumatology and Pain Management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTopics:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e* Detail:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, January 16th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjectives: 1) Become familiar with recent pathophysiology related to mechanisms of fibromyalgia 2) Discuss recent clinical criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia in a primary care setting 3) Identify a multidisciplinary approach that can be applied to patients with chronic widespread pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, January 17th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjectives: 1) Apply new pathophysiologic understanding to treating pain 2) Determine mechanisms of action for the various muscle relaxers and anticonvulsants commonly used to treat various chronic pain states 3) Use case examples to better understand titration and adjustment of adjuvant analgesics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, January 18th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjectives: 1) Determine best practices for tapering and weaning patients off opioids safely 2) Formulate an approach for converting patients between adjunctive analgesics 3) Discuss updates in non-opioid pain pharmacology, including advanced combination therapies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjectives: 1) Discuss the best approach in addressing the patient who is resistant to change 2) Describe a strategy for treating patients with anxiety around pain therapy 3) Characterize patients with clear addiction 4) Manage patients who are angry or upset in the office 5) Discuss the approach to patients who have lost self-control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjectives: 1) Identify the features that are typical for primary osteoarthritis and those that may be a consequence of a different disease 2) Properly order imaging studies to aid in diagnosis and management 3) Manage treatment by using nonpharmacologic measures, such as weight reduction and exercise, supplements, cannabis for pain control, as well as medications for relieving joint symptoms 4) Discuss when to refer to surgery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405753110724,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/7644\/4100\/files\/MCE-Conferences-Rheumatology-and-Pain-Management-for-Primary-Care-Jan-16-2026-Jan-18-2026.jpg?v=1784215688","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mce-conferences-rheumatology-and-pain-management-for-primary-care-jan-16-2026-jan-18-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}