Opioid Risk Management

Activity ID

2793

Expires

July 31, 2021

Format Type

Internet

CME Credit

Fee

$99 yearly subscription

CME Provider

American College of Physicians

Description

The prevalence of chronic pain and the complex, related risks of opioid management will require dedication and input from all staff members, from the patient, and loved ones in order to be managed well. This module will help practices as a whole optimize management while mitigating risks related to caring for patients with chronic pain, including those who need to be prescribed opioids in any form, whether for a brief or an extended period of time.

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Educational Objectives

- Mitigate risks to patients associated with opiate prescribing.

- Support a culture of team-based care and of informed, cohesive communication which will benefit the patient and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the treatment plan.

- Reduce after-hours calls and reduce medico-legal liability.

- Optimize and define the frequency and expectations for patients, staff and providers surrounding office visits and phone calls, improving clinician, practice staff and patient satisfaction.

- Decrease the odds of opiate related deaths.

Keywords

Opioids, Chronic pain, Pain management

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military