Opioid Therapy in the Medically Ill: Side Effect Management

20apr11:30 am12:30 pmOpioid Therapy in the Medically Ill: Side Effect ManagementMJHS Hospice and Palliative Care Webinar

Event Details

Purpose: The purpose of this webinar is to describe the array of potential opioid side effects and toxicities in terms of their prevalence, mechanisms, and presentations, and discuss clinical strategies for prevention and management of each.

Objectives:

  1. Recognize the potential for overt and occult opioid-related toxicities
  2. Explain the evidence underlying the putative mechanisms of each side effect
  3. Apply best practices in assessing and managing opioid side effects

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 physician, social work, nursing

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Time

(Thursday) 11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00)