Dr. James Choo of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee attended an invitation-only forum at South College in Knoxville on January 14, 2016, following an invitation from the White House.
The forum included Michael Botticelli, then director of National Drug Control Policy, and regional healthcare leaders. Participants discussed prescription medication misuse, heroin addiction, and opportunities to address these challenges.
Contributing to Tennessee’s Pain Care Guidelines
Dr. Choo’s participation followed earlier work on statewide pain care guidance. In 2014, he and Ted Jones, PhD, served on the committee that helped develop the Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines.
The Tennessee Department of Health brought together practitioners from across the state for that effort during Governor Bill Haslam’s administration.
The forum provided another opportunity for Dr. Choo to contribute to discussions about pain care, medication safety, and public health.
To learn more about PCET, contact Pain Consultants of East Tennessee or call (865) 579-0552.
