Module 4: Women’s Health Drug Therapy: Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

FOCUS ON PHARMACOLOGY

Neuropathic pain presents unique challenges for patients and providers. This module focuses on pharmacologic options for treating neuropathic pain.

OBJECTIVES FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Make your diagnosis of neuropathic pain.
2. Prescribe a dose of first-line neuropathic pain medications.
3. Demonstrate a rational approach to polypharmacy treatment of neuropathic pain.

Presentation & Handout

Brett Stacey, MD   
Professor and Medical Director, UW Center for Pain Relief, Seattle, WA

Handout

Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Focus on Pharmacology

Video

Access presentation here: https://uwcne.net/media/2019/19118-04-Stacey/4-Stacey-Neuropathic-Pain_player.html