Introduction to Opioid Use Disorder in the Primary Care Setting


In this presentation, Dr. James will give an overview of opioid use disorder. They will review how to screen, diagnose, and manage opioid use disorder (OUD). The presenter will discuss the pharmacology and efficacy of MAT medications and review the updated MAT guidelines. 

Objectives:

1. Learners will have foundations of pharmacologic and Psychosocial treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) available to Primary Care.

2. Learners will understand the history of opioid use disorder and the relevant legal components of treatment.

3. Learners will know the evidence behind the various preventative strategies for the development of opioid use disorder.

4. Learners will be able to identify and treat both overdoes and withdrawal from opioids.

5) Learners will be able to identify resources available to facilitate care for opioid use disorder.

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.