In this presentation, Dr. LoVecchio will give an overview of the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the critical role physicians play in addressing this public health crisis. The speaker will highlight the importance of responsible opioid prescribing and the need to explore alternative pain management strategies. The goal of the activity is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively taper patients off opioids while ensuring their overall well-being.
Objectives:
1. Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of the neurobiology of opioid dependence, including tolerance, physician dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
2. Learners will grasp the importance of addressing psychosocial factors contributing to opioid dependence and integrate behavioral interventions, counseling, and mental health support into tapering plans.
3. Learners will assess and apply the skills needed to develop individualized tapering plans tailored to patient's needs and circumstances.
4. Learners will use enhanced communication skills to facilitate open and honest discussions with patients about opioid tapering.
5. Learners will help their patients understand the important role of multidisciplinary collaboration in successfully tapering off opioids.
Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure: The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy: All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.