Pain Management for Addicted, Medically Assisted or Relapsing Patients

CME Credit Available:

This activity offers .75 1A AOA

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This activity discusses the pain management for addicted, medically assisted, or relapsing patients.

Note: As of June 27, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners must complete a one-time eight-hour training requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This lecture will count as .75 hour toward the eight-hour requirement.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the rationale for opioid treatment in the patient with history of opioid use disorder
Outline the scope of the opioid epidemic
Recognize the importance of using tools for managing pain

Annette T. Carron, DO, MACOI

Medical Director

Seasons Hospice Michigan

Medical Director, Seasons Hospice Michigan
Attending Physician Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Clinical Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinton Township, MI

Dr. Annette T. Carron, DO, FACOI has no disclosures.