ORN Fall 2022 #3 - Managing Opioid Complexity in Individuals with Serious Illness-Recording - #3 - Managing Opioid Complexity in Individuals with Serious Illness

Recording - #3 - Managing Opioid Complexity in Individuals with Serious Illness

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Jessica Merlin discusses the management of opioid complexity in individuals with serious illness. She covers topics such as long-term opioid therapy, opioid misuse, and strategies for identification and management. Dr. Merlin emphasizes the need for individualized treatment plans and shared decision-making when it comes to opioid use in patients with serious illness. She also addresses the limitations of using risk stratification tools and highlights the importance of avoiding stigmatizing language in discussions about opioid use. The video includes case examples and audience participation to provide practical insights and recommendations. Overall, Dr. Merlin emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to managing opioids in individuals with serious illness. The video provides valuable information for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of opioid use disorder and pain in this population.

Keywords

opioid complexity

serious illness

long-term opioid therapy

opioid misuse

identification

management strategies

individualized treatment plans

shared decision-making

comprehensive approach