Audio recordings of the MHNI continuing education program that took place on May 21, 2010 are now available for download. If you were unable to attend the program, this is your chance to hear what you missed!

 

You have the option to order the entire program on CD-ROM for $125.00, download the entire program as MP3 files for just $99.00, or download/order individual talks for $15.00 each. To learn more or order instant downloads visit: http://www.dcprovidersonline.com/mhni

 

Topics available for purchase include:

 

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care for Intractable Head Pain Disorders - Joel R. Saper, M.D.

Dr. Saper provides an introduction to, and overview of, various challenging headache disorders. He also discusses inpatient strategies for treating refractory migraine.

 

What's New in Headache Management - Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D.

Dr. Silberstein reviews new and novel routes of medication administration in the acute treatment of migraine.

 

Interventional Strategies for Chronic Pain - Kenneth M. Alo', M.D.

Dr. Alo' explains the diagnostic and anesthetic value of various interventional pain procedures, including neurostimulation.

 

Expert Panel: Pain and Disability - Drs. Saper, Alo', and Lake

Panel discussion of disability determination, FMLA, and time-off for pain illness, with focus on impairment related to headache.

 

Pain Policy in Michigan: A Political Perspective - State Senator Tom George, M.D., Dr. Saper, Moderator

 

Behavioral Red Flags for the Headache and Pain Patient - Alvin E. Lake III, Ph.D.

Dr. Lake provides an overview of problem patient behaviors that may serve as barriers to improvement.

 

Physical Therapy, Pain and the Central Nervous System - Julie Mills Roth, M.P.T.

Mrs. Julie Mills Roth introduces the concept of the body-self neuromatrix and identifies ways in which providers teaching and rehabilitation strategies can maximize benefit to patients with chronic pain.

 

Opioid Guidelines for the Headache Patient - Drs. Saper and Lake

Drs. Saper and Lake present up-to-the-minute guidelines for, and limitations to, the use of opioid therapy for refractory daily headache.

 

Somatization and Pain - Alvin E. Lake III, Ph.D.

Dr. Lake presents the American Psychiatric Association's proposed changes to the DSM-V criteria for Complex Somatic symptom disorder, and reviews current literature, case examples, and suggestions for assessment and management.

 

All Things Considered: Round Table and Audience Discussion - Dr. Saper, Dr. Lake, Mrs. Mills Roth and Mrs. Kroll

The afternoon presenters are joined by Mary Kroll, BSN, to discuss multidisciplinary approaches to challenging cases in headache and pain management and facilitate audience questions.

 

Download the 12th Update in Headache and Pain Management