Pain management

Exploring the endocannabinoid system: A framework for understanding medicinal cannabis in Australia

Advanced course | Hours: 6.5 | EA: 3 | MO: 0 | RP: 3.5

This practical advanced course will comprehensively explore the ECS and its implications in patients with migraine, fibromayalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and other treatment resistant syndromes, before investigating the two major cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to delve into their characteristics and clinical applications.

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Stepped care approach to managing acute migraine: patient exercise

Hours: 1 | EA: 0 | MO: 1 | RP: 0 | GPs only

This module aims to increase GPs’ understanding of when to step up treatment for acute migraine, and how to help patients access and use medications effectively and appropriately to treat acute migraine.

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Diagnosing and treating acute migraine in primary care

Hours: 1 | EA: 1 | MO: 0 | RP: 0

This 1-hour educational module explores the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of migraine and includes a review of latest guidelines for acute management and prophylaxis of migraine attacks.

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Acute back pain management case study quiz

When a patient presents with lower back pain after a strenuous day at work, what options will you choose to effectively investigate and manage it? Learn about current evidence-based recommendations for managing acute back pain in this case study quiz.

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