Stats and Guidelines in Pain Management: “Where have we been and where are we going?” (OPIOID)

Patients who have been on opioids behave differently than patients who have the same pain diagnosis and are opioid naïve. Many patients who are taking full agonist opioids or have stopped opioids can get depressed, anxious, and even commit suicide when their opioids are changed or stopped. This is starting to be recognized and guidelines are changing.

In this session we will look at the morbidity and mortality statics affecting Patients on Opioids so we can understand why the guidelines are changing. We will put the Opioids Crisis in perspective and look at how we can improve the care of our patients who are on or have been on opioids. We will look at alternatives like Buprenorphine and why it behaves differently in patients than full agonist opioids. Highlighting the CDC guidelines that were released in November or 2022 we will look at how they can be used in clinical practice.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the need for addressing pain management in primary care and in all medical practices.
2. Put the Opioid Crisis in perspective
3. Look at why Buprenorphine is different than full agonist opioids.
4. Learn guidelines for pain management, emphasizing the November 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Opioids Pain Management for Pain Management
5. Identify the types of trafficking
6. Identify red flags of sex and labor trafficking

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.