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PRC-01 - PAINWeek PreCon - Rounds of Resilience: Optimizing Pain Management Through Interactive Difficult Case Navigation

Monday, September 1, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Location:  Nolita (Level 4)

    Presenter(s)

  • Johnathan H. Goree, MD

    Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurosciences Service Line Director
    University of Arkansas for Medical Science
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Carrie R. Hyde, MD

    Chief Medical Officer
    Gentiva Hospice, Illumia Health, Empatia Palliative Care
    North Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP

    Adult Nurse Practitioner
    Stanford Health Care - Division Pain Medicine
    Division Pain Medicine, Stanford Health Care
    San Carlos, California

  • Jeffrey Gudin, MD

    Professor
    Department of Anesthesiology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

  • Jeffrey J. Bettinger, PharmD

    Pain Management Clinical Pharmacist
    Saratoga Hospital Medical Group
    Saratoga Springs, New York

This engaging and interactive pre-con workshop is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to navigate challenging patient cases and difficult conversations in clinical settings. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore complex scenarios, enhance their communication techniques, and learn how to effectively integrate multidisciplinary practices for improved patient outcomes.

Join us for this transformative workshop and elevate your skills in patient care and communication. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on your practice and patient outcomes.

There is an additional fee to attend and spots are LIMITED! To register, please visit PAINWeek Pre-Con Information

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and address common challenges in difficult patient cases
  • Develop effective communication strategies for navigating sensitive conversations
  • Incorporate multidisciplinary approaches to enhance patient care and outcomes
  • Formulate approaches for handling complex clinical scenarios and interpersonal dynamics
  • Apply evidence-based techniques for de-escalating tense situations and building rapport