Prescribing Opioids Safely
Program Description
Opioids play an important role in pain management—both in the acute and the chronic setting. Currently 60% of Americans over age 65 seek relief from persistent pain. However, the dramatic increase in opioid use over the past few decades has resulted in an opioid-related epidemic of addiction and death. There has also been substantial misuse of opioids when obtained by diversion, that is, by a person for whom it was not prescribed. This course examines trends identified from malpractice cases involving opioid medications. It also provides guidelines for prescribing opioids including recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Apply the CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain in your practice.
- Educate colleagues and office staff about risks associated with prescribing opioids.
- Identify root causes in opioid related malpractice cases.
- Apply suggestions to improve how you help patients to manage their pain safely.
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
Faculty
Howard Marcus, MD, FACP, Leader in The Doctors Company Texas Local Advisory Board
Robert Morton, BA, ARM, CPHRM, Senior Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, Northwest Region, Austin Office, The Doctors Company
Course Collaborators
Martha E. Brown, Associate Medical Director, PRN, Associate Professor of Psychiatry UF Psychiatry Clerkship Director, UF College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine Division
Gary M. Reisfield, MD, Associate Professor, Divisions of Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Forensic Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida College of Medicine
Darrell Ranum, JD, CPHRM, Northeast Region, Vice President, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Julie Hopkins, MA, MBA, Director, Continuing Medical Education, Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Doctors Company estimates one and a quarter hours for completion of this course. A passing score of 80 percent or greater is required to successfully complete the activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
| Course ID#: | TDE 17004.2 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 02/13/2017 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 02/13/2020 |
The Doctors Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/CERP. The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for 1.25 continuing education credit(s). Dentists should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Course ID#: | TDE 17004.2 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 02/13/2017 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 02/13/2020 |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this recorded enduring material activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes only.
Complies with State Requirements
The Doctors Company recognizes that training on opioid prescribing and treatment is required by some states for licensure. We advise checking with your medical board to determine if specific content, hours, or credits are mandated or if only state-authorized courses qualify to meet a state’s licensing requirement.
Technical Requirements
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Resources
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Contact Us
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.