Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs. Mandatory Course for Dentists
Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs. Mandatory Course for Dentists is organized by Punjabi Dental Society (PDS) and will be held on Aug 04, 2024.
Webinar Date & Time:
Sunday, August 4th , 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Course Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF PRESCRIBING SCHEDULE II OPIOID DRUGS. MANDATORY COURSE
At this current time the widespread abuse and usage of numerous opioids in the country has reached to an epidemic level bringing up awareness in society. At this time the effects of abuse has led to extremely tragic and dangerous outcomes on both individuals and their families. Prevention of such calamities by educating patients and changing or modifying prior prescribing methods by all providers can be helpful going forward. By incorporating proper education tools for patients and doing adequate post-operative care providers can minimize opioid abuse that is extremely prevalent at this current moment.
Topics to be covered
• Responsibility of prescribing Schedule II opioids as a health care provider
• Pain management in dentistry
• Regulatory requirements for prescribers
• Regulatory requirements for dispensers
• Procedures for managing vulnerable patients
• Procedures for managing substance use disorder patients.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.