Dr. Nagpal is the Division Chief of PM&R at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Medicine. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He has a Masters of Science in Physiology & Biophysics, a Masters in Education in Healthcare Curriculum & Instruction, as well as an MBA. His clinical and research interests include abuse-deterrent opioid therapy, neuromodulation, and interventional treatment for chronic pelvic pain and chronic shoulder pain. Dr. Nagpal speaks regularly at national meetings, including the annual meetings of AAPM&R, ASRA, SIS, and AAPM.
The elderly population are more likely to suffer from chronic pain than their younger counterparts. This activity is designed to inform patients and providers on best practices in communication with elderly patients who have chronic pain. It also discusses polypharmacy and navigating the complex s.....
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Neurodivergence is a complicated assortment of diagnoses that lead to difficulty in patient care. Patients with chronic pain who are neurodivergent are often undertreated due to a lack of awareness on the part of providers. Learners will be provided with skills and tools to better assess and treat c.....
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Healthcare providers are often unaware of the hurdles that patients face in order to receive care for their chronic pain conditions. Patients are often frustrated by the healthcare system and feel undertreated. Patients may not have the necessary skills to navigate the complicated healthcare system .....
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