MAiD2025

Leaving no stone unturned: Assessing patients with chronic pain for MAiD

Saturday, May 3, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Speaker(s)

Speakers: Brenda Lau, Ed Weiss

Session Details

Objectives: i. Describe the conditions “chronic regional pain syndrome” and “central sensitization syndrome”. ii. Review the role of emotion-based psychotherapies (such as EAET) in treating chronic pain and other symptoms iii. Identify evidence-based treatment modalities for chronic pain iv. Access resources to help assess patients with chronic pain for MAiD.

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