Optimising the function of older patients with chronic non-cancer pain: the importance of a tailored approach to assessment and treatment – ACRRM

After completing this learning module, participants will be better able to:

1. Recall current guidelines for best practice management of chronic pain
2. Apply an evidence-based approach to identifying patients whose chronic non-cancer pain symptoms are sub-optimally managed
3. Optimise pain management for the elderly patients using a tailored approach
4. Recognise the role of long-acting analgesic preparations in chronic pain management and identify patients who would benefit from this approach.