Caring for Legacy Patients

This learning activity will utilize case studies to review treatment options and medical management considerations for chronic pain legacy patients (a patient whose care is taken over by a physician after treatment was initiated by another physician). This activity will include risk management for legacy prescriptions, (prescribing that continued beyond the usual length of time and are not discontinued after the usual recommended period) affiliated with chronic pain management.

Continuing Education Credits

AAFP

The AAFP has reviewed Caring for Legacy Patients and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/01/2024 to 10/31/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.