An Evidence-Based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Migraines in Adults in the Primary Care and General Neurology Setting

Migraine is one of the most common and disabling neurological conditions, yet diagnosing and managing it effectively remains a challenge. This interactive, video-based CME/CE course provides primary care providers and neurologists with a practical, evidence-based approach to migraine diagnosis, treatment, and prevention—without opioids. Who Should Take This Course Primary care providers & general neurologists seeking up-to-date migraine management strategies Healthcare professionals looking to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness Clinicians aiming to enhance patient outcomes with non-opiate, evidence-based therapies Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commesurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Click here for more CME/CE credit information.3b

• Develop strategies to accurately diagnose migraine headaches and provide appropriate treatment plans.
• Distinguish migraine headache from other headache disorders.
• Recognize the reasons not to use opioids or butalbital containing products for migraine treatment.
• Utilize non-opiate standard of care medication treatments for migraine.
• Employ national headache diagnostic and management recommendations.
• Use evidence-based medicine to treat migraines, specifically, prescribing triptans as first line therapy for severe migraines.