Course Description

This program addresses common challenges faced by physicians and other prescribers who manage patients with acute and chronic pain or treat substance use disorders. This activity reviews potential approaches to opioid-based pharmacology and opioid therapy. Join us as faculty members discuss the risks of opioid treatment, provide practical and applicable insights to safely manage patients, and assist in navigating the complexities of agency regulations and guidelines.

Course Objectives

• Identify and mitigate the primary risks associated with prescribing opioid medications.
• Evaluate current processes and incorporate best practice guidelines.
• Apply risk reduction strategies to reduce potential patient harm and professional liability claims.