MD Anderson 5th Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar 2023
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 5th Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar 2023 Format: 18 videos + 19 pdfs, size: 12.2 GBCourse Audience: anesthesiologistsOverview:Friday, April 21, 2023, 7:00 AM – Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2:00 PM, MD Anderson – Virtual, Houston, TXTarget AudienceSpecialties – Anesthesiology, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative MedicineProfessions – Nurse – RN, Pharmacist, Physician (MD or DO), Physician Associate, Social Worker, Student or TraineeOverviewThis activity will offer safe and appropriate use of opioids for cancer pain, which is of utmost importance in view of the national opioid crisis. Clinicians are required to act as gatekeepers by mitigating the potential harms associated with inappropriate opioid use while ensuring their rational and effective use in the treatment of cancer pain. This is possible when they utilize opportunities to enhance their knowledge and competencies in the use of opioids. The 5th Pain and Opio