This course provides a comprehensive overview of the rationale and methodology behind opioid prescribing. Beginning with the importance of a consistent approach to opioid prescribing, the course highlights the risks associated with improper opioid administration, such as medication errors, overdose, unlawful sharing, and the potential development of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Various scenarios are presented to aid learners in understanding the nuances of opioid prescription decisions.
The course then dives deep into the valid reasons for prescribing opioids, distinguishing between acute and chronic pain. It elaborates on situations like post-surgical pain and provides insights into potential complications and contraindications of using non-opioid analgesics. When transitioning to an outpatient setting, the course emphasizes assessing patient-specific risk factors before discharging them with an opioid prescription.
For chronic pain management, the course underscores that opioid prescription should be the last step in a comprehensive pain management plan. Several modalities, including physical therapy, mood disorder medications, and patient lifestyle changes, are explored. The course also discusses the importance of avoiding a one-size-fits-all mentality and the risks associated with combining opioids with other drugs.
Several challenges unique to chronic pain opioid prescribing are addressed, from establishing a valid diagnosis to crafting a sustainable pain management plan that balances non-opioid and opioid solutions. A key component of this strategy is an opioid contract, which outlines both patient and provider responsibilities.
The course concludes by delving into the phenomenon of Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) and differentiating it from drug tolerance. The emerging field of pharmacogenomics is introduced, hinting at the future of personalized opioid prescription based on genetic makeup. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical scenarios, the course ensures a holistic understanding of responsible opioid prescribing.
- Provider:Medical Academy, LLC
- Activity Link: https://youtu.be/3LbvO112XZM
- Start Date: 2023-10-30 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-30 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Open to all