The Challenge of Elder Cannabis Use and Misuse - June 21, 2023

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Target Audience

Primary care physicians, internists, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the impact of heavy cannabis use on the health of elderly patients, particularly those with chronic health conditions.
  • Outline approaches to screening for, assessing, and treating heavy cannabis use in older individuals
  • Describe an approach to care planning for this population related to treating heavy cannabis use and/or ameliorating risk.
  • Understand how to use MCSTAP’s services to support evidence-based/best-practice approaches to screening, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for patients with substance use disorders and/or chronic pain
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
06/21/2023
Course expires: 
08/21/2023
Rating: 
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Christopher Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP
MCSTAP Medical Director, CME Course Director
 
Presenters
Christopher Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP, Stefan Topolski, MD
 
BU CCE Operations Manager: Naomi Moeller

In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1 hour of opioid education.

ADA statement: To request reasonable accommodations for a disability please contact MCSTAP@beaconhealthoptions.com, in writing, at least two weeks prior to the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Participation
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