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Feb 05, 2025
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IMED 662K - Pain Management (0 units)
Elective clinical rotation that provides students a broad generalized experience in many different medical diagnoses and treatment regimens, familiarization with lab test analysis, prioritizing workload, and working with patients with chronic and acute pain.
Prerequisite(s): Must be a medical student.
Grading Basis: Medical (no units/GPA)
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. interview and examine patients with non-malignant, cancer and palliative care related pain; and demonstrate appropriate use of diagnostic studies to further define patients pain conditions.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the nuances of prescribing medication for those patients suffering from both acute and chronic pains.
3. identify best practices for recommending treatment options used for pain management.
4. compare and contrast pain treatment options based on patient needs (ie: medications, therapy, complimentary treatments, etc.).
5. evaluate and demonstrate an understanding of psychosocial issues involved with pain management.
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