Difficult Conversations: A Case-Based Approach to Managing Patients with Pain and Substance Use Disorder
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) present specific challenges for the clinician, particularly if they also suffer from pain, either acute or chronic. This activity outlines the diagnosis of OUD and reviews pain management options including non-opioid therapies and buprenorphine/naloxone, as well as the use of urine drug tests and referral to a treatment center. Through a longitudinal case example, this activity will illustrate examples of counseling for patients with OUD and pain.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize counseling strategies for caregivers and patients on opioid therapy
- Act appropriately to evaluate, treat, or refer patients with opioid use disorder
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 0.58 AANP Contact Hours
- 0.14 AANP Pharmacology Contact Hours
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This course is offered through Pri-Med.
To take this course you will be redirected to Pri-Med's website. You must login or create an account with Pri-Med in order to complete this activity.
Mocingbird works to provide curated, high quality content to our users. Have a suggestion? Want to partner with us? Get in touch!