Evolution of ED Pain Management Through a Personal Journey over 20 years

Dates and Times

Start: 11/12/2026 11:30 AM
End: 11/12/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

1. Evaluate the evolution of acute pain management in the emergency department through the transition from opioid-centered and opioid-free approaches toward individualized, evidence-based analgesic optimization that balances efficacy, safety, and patient preferences.
2. Examine the clinical and ethical implications of analgesic prescribing in the emergency department by focusing on opioid-related risks, responsible prescribing practices, and the importance of shared decision-making in achieving safe and effective pain relief.
3. Integrate a patient-centered, biopsychosocial approach to ED pain management by recognizing the interplay of physical, psychological, emotional, and social factors while emphasizing compassionate communication, empathy, and meaningful alleviation of suffering in patients with acute, chronic, and end-of-life pain.

Speakers

Location

Stony Brook University
101 Nicolls Rd.
HSC Level 3-LH 5
Stony Brook, NY 11794

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 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.