Family Medicine and Primary Care is an ever-evolving field that is the synthesis of multiple medical disciplines each of which has its own research base. For example, this year there are new medicines for managing diabetes, updated guidelines for diagnosis and management of hypertension, and increasing evidence around transgender care. There are many procedures and skills that primary care clinicians utilize and need reinforcement including musculoskeletal exams, EKG interpretation, and point-of-care ultrasound. Beyond the ongoing clinical updates, the field of healthcare delivery is in constant flux. There is increased emphasis on practice transformation, quality improvement, chronic care, and ways to manage opioid abuse.

EN1701: Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain

Legalization has brought increased public attention to cannabis and its medicinal properties. This training provides you with up-to-date information on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain in two online modules. The first is a basic primer on the mechanism of action of medicinal cannabis, its medical uses, and Washington State law. The second focuses on the best clinical practices associated with the recommendation of medicinal cannabis. This training provides useful tools for healthcare providers in their discussion with patients about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain. Up to 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available upon completion.

Click here for more information and to begin the training: http://adai.uw.edu/mcacp/