Recognize the needs for effective pain management, while limiting and identifying risks of opioid misuse. Hear about an integrated primary care model for holistic chronic pain management, which has been used in an urban, underserved primary care clinic. Methods for using a comprehensive care approach and best practices in medication management for chronic pain will be discussed. Prescribed, complementary and alternative practices will be presented, as well as behavioral health services, which can improve outcomes for your clients.

Tanya R. Sorrell, PhD, PMHNP-BC; Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO

Mary Weber, PhD, PMHNP, BC; Professor, College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Aurora CO