"Pain Management for In-Office Gynecologic Procedures"

presented by

Pamela De La Cruz Rivera, M.D., Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, OB-Generalist

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Review evidence-based pain management strategies for in-office gynecologic procedures.
2.    Address common misconceptions regarding pain management that may contribute to underutilization in appropriate patient populations.
3.    Integrate effective pain management for in-office procedures into routine clinical practice.  

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.