Managing Opioid Therapy Tapering
Learn evidence-based strategies for safely tapering patients off chronic opioid therapy with compassionate care.
Learn evidence-based strategies for safely tapering patients off chronic opioid therapy with compassionate care.
This specialized medical course equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge for managing opioid therapy tapering. Through real-life case scenarios, participants learn to evaluate when opioid therapy risks outweigh benefits and how to implement safe, compassionate tapering protocols. The curriculum covers effective patient communication, withdrawal management strategies, and the appropriate use of buprenorphine during transition. Healthcare providers gain practical skills in recognizing addiction signs, providing emotional support during withdrawal, and determining when specialized addiction treatment referrals are necessary.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate opioid therapy risks and communicate effectively with patients
Implement successful outpatient tapering strategies
Provide emotional support during withdrawal periods
Identify opioid use disorder signs and make appropriate interventions
Guide patients toward non-opioid pain management alternatives
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Module Description
This advanced medical course focuses on safe and effective opioid tapering strategies. Through case-based learning, participants master risk assessment, patient communication, and withdrawal management techniques. The curriculum emphasizes compassionate care while providing practical tools for implementing successful tapering protocols and identifying addiction disorders.
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A Leading Authority on Addiction Medicine and the Opioid Crisis
Anna Lembke, born November 27, 1967, serves as Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she has emerged as a prominent voice in addressing addiction and the opioid epidemic. After earning her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Yale University and MD from Stanford University, she has built an influential career combining clinical practice, research, and public advocacy. As Chief of Stanford's Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic and Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, she specializes in treating both substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.
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