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Prevention of Opioid Misuse and Diversion
Victoria Louie, DDS and Amy Wood
August 2023 Course
Expires: Monday, August 31st, 2026
Web Only
Abstract
The Prevention of Opioid Misuse and Diversion course is designed to provide dentists with the knowledge and strategies to prevent opioid misuse, addiction and diversion in their dental practice. This session will cover key topics such as recognizing and addressing the potential for opioid misuse and diversion, strategies for patient education and informed consent, the role of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in preventing misuse and recognizing signs of opioid abuse and addiction in dental patients. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the tools to minimize the risk of opioid related problems, enhance patient safety, and contribute to the overall effort to combat the opioid crisis.
CREDITS:
1 SI
COST:
$149.00
PROVIDER:
AEGIS Publications, LLC
SOURCE:
CDEWorld | August 2023
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize and address the potential for opioid misuse, addiction and diversion in dental practices.
- Implement strategies for patient education and obtaining informed consent regarding opioid therapy.
- Understand the role of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in preventing opioid misuse.
- Recognize signs of opioid abuse and addiction in dental patients for early intervention.
Author Qualifications:
Victoria Louie, DDS maintains a private practice alongside her father in Fremont, CA. She earned her degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.
Amy Wood is a best selling author, speaker, consultant, and coach. She has a background in Healthcare Information Technology.
Disclosures:
The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this work.
Queries for the presenter may be directed to justin.romano@broadcastmed.com.