Striking a Balance: Understanding Pain Management and Opioids-Recording

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Dr. Annette Karen's presentation, "Striking a Balance: Understanding Pain Management and Opioids," aims to inform medical professionals about modern strategies for managing pain while curbing the opioid crisis. The presentation is sponsored by the CORE REMS project, which is supported by the FDA to enhance opioid prescribing practices and meets the educational requirements of the MATE Act and various state regulations.<br /><br />Dr. Karen, an expert in geriatrics and palliative medicine, highlights the importance of using a comprehensive approach to pain management that encompasses accurate assessment and documentation, the development of appropriate treatment plans, and the identification of behaviors that increase the risk of opioid misuse. She stresses the need for physicians to be well-versed in the types of pain (nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic) and to shift treatment approaches accordingly, emphasizing non-opioid and non-pharmacologic interventions where possible.<br /><br />The presentation also covers the risks and benefits of opioid use, the importance of patient provider agreements, and strategies for opioid rotation and tapering. Dr. Karen underscores the significance of educating patients about the proper use, storage, and disposal of opioids to prevent misuse and adverse outcomes.<br /><br />Finally, Dr. Karen discusses treatments for opioid use disorder, including the use of medications such as buprenorphine, and encourages ongoing education and adherence to evidence-based practices to effectively manage pain while reducing the potential for opioid addiction.

Keywords

type 2 diabetes

GLP-1 receptor agonists

glucose metabolism

insulin secretion

glycemic control

cardiovascular health

weight management

incretin system

patient education

holistic care

chronic kidney disease

socioeconomic factors

pain management

opioid crisis

CORE REMS

FDA

MATE Act

geriatrics

palliative medicine

non-opioid interventions

opioid misuse

opioid rotation

buprenorphine

evidence-based practices