The Role of a Pain Management Psychologist in a Multidisciplinary Team
Overview
The goal for this presentation is that all providers (MDs, RNs, Pharmacists, etc.,) will learn more about the role and responsibilities of a pain management mental health provider and therefore be able to make better referrals and better explain to patients why they would benefit from working with a pain management mental health provider. This presentation will teach participants the difference between a psychological generalist and a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients who have medical issues. The presentation will include cases where patients have successfully benefitted from pain management psychotherapist interventions..
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of a pain management psychologist in a multidisciplinary team
- Understand the difference between a generalist psychotherapist and a psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals with medical issues
- List at least 2 tools psychotherapists use to help pain management patients
- List at least 2 meditations that most pain management patients can use
Accreditation
Available Credit
- 1.00 AANP
- 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
- 1.00 MATE ACT credit
- 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 APA