Thursday, October 10, 2019
This conference has already taken place.
Description
The Addiction Medicine Symposium will increase knowledge and improve performance of Medical Staff Members, Residents, Nurses and other Healthcare personnel when working with patients who have addiction dependency. Gaps in knowledge regarding medication, ethical and legal practices, pain and symptom management will be addressed by the presenters thereby giving the audience greater understanding and knowledge.
Please contact Karen Curtin for additional information, kcurtin@caron.org, 631-708-4838
For pricing information, see pricing tab below.
Dates and Times
Start: 10/10/2019 8:00 AM
End: 10/10/2019 5:00 PM
Objectives
- Comprehend addiction as a disorder that involves elements of both impulsivity and compulsivity.
- Be familiar with the three stages of addiction: binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect and preoccupation/anticipation.
- Have a better understanding of ways to treat pain.
- Be aware of the legal and ethical issues when prescribing opiates to patients.
Pricing
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | $30.00 |
| Residents and Medical Students | $25.00 |
| Stony Brook Southampton Hospital/Stony Brook Medicine Residents, Medical Students and Employees | $10.00 |
Speakers
Location
Stony Brook University Southampton Campus
39 Tuckahoe Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.