Cultural Perception of Chronic Pain and Illness: A Case-based Discussion

Cultural Perception of Chronic Pain and Illness: A Case-based Discussion is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Course Opens: 09/01/2017
Course expires: 08/31/2024

Course Description :
Cultural backgrounds can strongly influence a patient's view and treatment of chronic disease. This course will provide strategies for communication with patients to reach consensus on disease management plans and adherence to treatment.

Learning Objectives :
• Consider cultural factors that can influence the management of chronic pain and illness.
• Learn skills to assess a patient’s understanding, interpretation and actions about health and illness to work better with them on disease management.

0.5 MOC | 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™