Opioid Red Flags: Examining the Options and Taking the Next Steps
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With the impact of the opioid crisis prompting changes in how health care providers (HCPs) treat patients with acute and chronic pain, it has become imperative for HCPs to effectively identify risk factors and clinical presentation of opioid use disorder (OUD). Additionally, clinicians also need to be aware of the underlying neurobiology of addiction and available treatment options. The final episode of this CME Outfitters Briefcase series focuses on identifying the red flags of OUD and best options for taking the next steps to engage patients and develop appropriate treatment strategies. At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to: |
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Expiration |
Jul 27, 2021 |
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Discipline(s) |
Dental CDE, Nurse Practitioner , Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
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Format |
Webinar / Webcast / Video |
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Credits / Hours |
.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit |
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Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE, ABIM/MOC, AANP, NCCPA |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Scott C. Howell, DO |
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Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Substance Abuse / Dependence, Primary Care, Pharmacology, Pain Management, Family Medicine, Education / Teaching, Diversion |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
CME Outfitters addiction treatment, opioid use disorder, pain management, diversion Free CE CME |
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