Opioid Weaning Procedure
Opioid Weaning Procedure is organized by Advocate Aurora Health.
Course Opens: 04/22/2022
Course Expires: 12/31/2024
Description:
This course covers the AAH recommendations for weaning patients from opioids: which patients should be weaned, the risks of weaning, and the newest clinical evidence for weaning procedure.
This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board as meeting the requirements for a continuing education course on the responsible opioid prescribing guidelines per Med 13.03(3) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Number of Credits Approved: 0.50.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
• Describe the reasoning and goals behind opioid weaning strategy
• Identify which patients are candidates for weaning
• Engage in shared decision making to create an individualized plan for opioid weaning while managing chronic pain
• Monitor and support patients through the weaning process, providing additional resources and referrals when indicated.