Science to Medicine Course
English
Recorded Courses
hosted by American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPAs)
hosted by American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPAs)
attend it anywhere online
category
Medicine
Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry
price
On Book
Description:,This activity covers peer-reviewed research about medication treatment for opioid use disorder, screening for substance use, providing naloxone in the pharmacy setting, and managing patients’ pain. It also uses real-world examples and suggestions from your peers for translating this science to medicine to enhance your day-to-day practice. Taking the latest research and sharing insights from clinicians about implementing it in clinical practice, Science to Medicine features real-world examples from a variety of practice settings and clinician types—operationalizing research to improve patient care.,Learning Objectives:,At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:,• Describe recent peer-reviewed research about medication treatment for opioid use disorder; screening for substance use; providing naloxone in the pharmacy setting; managing patients’ pain,• Demonstrate when and how screening for substance use should occur,• Identify appropriate substance use screening and assessment tools,• Explain the next steps to take after receiving a positive screen from a patient,• Explain strategies to patients, families, and colleagues about how to begin medication treatment for opioid use disorder,• Practice how to provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder in your practice,• Describe medications to treat patients with opioid use disorder,• Explain the importance of naloxone distribution by pharmacists,• Develop steps to identify people at risk of overdose and explain how naloxone distribution can be implemented in the pharmacy setting,• Evaluate pain treatment options that will be appropriate for patients