Clinical Associate Professor Stanford University Woodside, California
This thought-provoking keynote explores the evolving governmental approach to pain management and charts the course for future innovations in this critical healthcare domain. The lecture will examine how policy frameworks, research initiatives, and healthcare systems are being transformed to address the complex challenges of pain management in modern society, with special focus on lessons from the opioid pandemic and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Let's redefine the future of pain management by integrating public health policy, technological advancements, and compassionate care.
Learning Objectives:
Articulate future pain management paradigms that transcend traditional medication-centric approaches, positioning themselves to lead implementation of next-generation comprehensive care strategies.
Discuss emerging regulatory frameworks informed by the opioid pandemic, preparing to navigate and influence evolving policies that will shape pain management practices in the coming decade.
Forecast the integration of artificial intelligence technologies in revolutionizing pain assessment and treatment, identifying opportunities to pioneer AI-driven solutions for personalized interventions and predictive analytics in clinical settings.
Design innovative collaborative models between government, healthcare providers, and patient advocates that will advance ethical pain management research and policy development, creating blueprints for future interdisciplinary partnerships that balance effective pain control with public health imperatives.