Headache: Easing the Pain

Chronic headaches affect more than forty-five million people in the United States alone, making it one of the most common and most challenging ailments busy primary care physicians must diagnose and effectively treat. Scripps Clinic s Headache symposium is designed specifically for the busy primary care practitioner and will provide a comprehensive update of current advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from headaches. Nationally recognized experts will teach methodologies for distinguishing primary versus secondary headache, evaluation and assessment strategies, office protocols, and various treatment options. Helpful insight into the specialist referral and treatment process will also be included.