SLIDES: Dr Marc Mentel’s slides on treating pain in the pediatric population.

Learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between acute and chronic pain presentations in adolescents and identify common underlying causes
• Recognize the risks associated with opioid prescribing in adolescents, including misuse, diversion, and long-term consequences
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans over time to balance effective pain control with safety, functional improvement, and risk mitigation