Released:  3/14/2022
Expires:  12/31/2025

Course Objectives:
At the end of this session, each attendee should be able to: 
1. Create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with pain that address patient needs as well as drug diversion prevention
2. Evaluate behaviors that may indicate drug seeking or diverting as well as approaches for patients suspected of misusing opioids
3. Identify state and federal laws governing the proper prescription and monitoring of controlled substances

Target Audience:
This program is designed for all SC Physicians and other interested medical professionals

Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
Kevin B. Walker, MD, faculty for this educational event has the following disclosure:
Grant/Research Support: SGX Nova

All the above relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Commercial Support Disclosure:
There was no commercial support received for this Enduring material.

To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ you must complete the following:
• Watch this course in its entirety. 
• You must correctly answer 75% of the post-test questions.
• Complete the evaluation form.

Designation Statement:
The South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) designates Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Accreditation Statement:
The South Carolina Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hardware/Software Requirements:
• Windows: X86 or x64 (64-bit mode support for IE only) 1.6-gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor with 512-MB of RAM, sound card and speakers. Internet Explorer 7+, Google Chrome 12+, and Firefox 3.6+
• Mac: a Mac running Mac OS 10.4.11+ (Browsers must be in 32-bit mode), an Intel Core Duo 1.83-gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor with 512-MB of RAM, sound capabilities, and Safari 5.1+, Google Chrome 16.0+.

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Resources for Prescribers:
1. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for chronic pain:
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prescribing/guideline.html

2. South Carolina Overdose Death Data for 2020 Shows Stark Increase during First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
https://scdhec.gov/news-releases/south-carolina-overdose-death-data-2020-shows-stark-increase-during-first-year-covid

3. Drug Control Related Topics
https://scdhec.gov/healthcare-quality/drug-control-register-verify/drug-control-related-topics