Welcome to Learning Link!
Welcome to AAFP LearningLink – an educational resource delivering practical, evidence-based education on challenging conditions and diseases for family physicians and other members of the primary care team.
LearningLink programs are organized by therapeutic category, each of which is presented as a series of interconnected activities, providing a comprehensive, longitudinal learning experience. Every activity is delivered in a dynamic and engaging on line format including single topic video presentations, panel based discussions and actual patient cases with studio commentary.
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Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain
This video presentation is the first activity in the series and provides family physicians with vital information on how to improve processes and outcomes in pain management including recognition and treatment of pain, and management of pain in patients with current, past, or potential for substance abuse.
This program is supported by an educational grant from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
Managing the Chronic Pain Patient at Risk or with a History of Addiction
In the second activity faculty will address primary concerns of family physicians regarding the management of chronic pain in patients at risk or with a history of addiction. Emphasis will be placed on risk assessment, treatment approach, diversion and addiction behaviors, and medical legal considerations when prescribing opioid therapy in high-risk patients. Discussants will review tools and resources available to assist the family physician throughout this process.
This program is supported by an educational grant from
Challenging Issues in Chronic Pain Management
A family physician and a pain specialist discuss practical strategies for dealing with the most common challenges of managing chronic pain.
Disparities in Care: Special Populations in Pain Management
This video presentation focuses on important - and often problematic - disparity of care issues affecting patients in special populations.
Chronic Pain Management: Case-based Application
This program features patient cases that integrate the evidence-based recommendations, practice tips, and management strategies presented in the preceding activities.