Harm Prevention and Harm Reduction in Opioid Safety
Pricing
ISMS members: Free
Non-ISMS members: $75.00
Course Description
The opioid crisis continues to grow and incidents of misuse, mistreatment, addiction and overdose deaths are increasing. Medical professionals play a key role in facilitating the proper use of opioids by assessing risk and by addressing the harm of opioid use. Yet many patients have medical conditions that could significantly benefit from safe opioid use.
A growing body of research indicates that there are safeguards and protocols that physicians can use when prescribing opioids for their patients that can help minimize adverse effects. This program details safe and effective guidelines for opioid prescribing and standards of care in management of high-risk patients. Learners will understand unhealthy substance use patterns and distinguish between substance misuse and substance use disorder, current developments in the opioid crisis, and effective communication with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Document current methods of risk screening for patients on opioid medications
- Determine calculations for daily morphine equivalents for various opioid medications
- Recognize current methods of risk maintenance, including urine drug screening, naloxone, and the prescription monitoring program
- Identify high risk patients, and formulate a comprehensive strategy for those patients
Target Audience
ISMS members and their staffs
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
CME information
The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
Additional information
The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.
William C. Campbell, DO
William C. Campbell, DO, is a board-certified physician with over 15 years of professional experience. He specializes in both family medicine and pain medicine at Health Solutions.
Dr. Campbell received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. He went on to complete a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Throughout his career, Dr. Campbell has received immense training in osteopathic manipulation techniques. He has years of experience treating individuals with various musculoskeletal system problems and dedicates himself to providing long-term, positive results for all of his patients.
Dr. Campbell is currently the chair of the Family Medicine Department at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields and has an affiliation with numerous other Franciscan Health Centers. He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and holds an active state medical license in both Indiana and Illinois.
Meets State-Mandated Requirements
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Participation Credit