Episode 1: Assuming Care for a New Patient on Chronic Opioid Therapy (COT): Meeting a Patient’s and Society’s NeedsEpisode 1: Assuming Care for a New Patient on Chronic Opioid Therapy (COT): Meeting a Patient’s and Society’s Needs
Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases
In this episode, Dr. Stader meets Anne, a chronic pain patient new to his practice and they review her medical history. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael discuss the lack of longterm efficacy of opioids for pain management and their safety...
20:16•11 Apr 2022
Managing Chronic Opioid Therapy: Meeting Anne and Addressing the Challenges
“It's this chronic disease state of lower back pain that she can't function with, and so to be able to have that knowledge and start sharing it with patients and talk intelligently, I can only imagine, gives you a little bit more persuasion, yeah, and that's definitely a learned skill.”
Imagine welcoming a new patient into your practice, someone like Anne, who has been grappling with chronic pain for years. In this episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast, Dr. Donald Stader meets Anne and dives into her medical history. Together with clinical pharmacist Dr. Rachael Duncan, they explore the complexities of managing long-term opioid therapy.
They don't just stop at Anne's case; they broaden the discussion to cover the lack of long-term efficacy of opioids and their associated risks. From opioid-induced hyperalgesia to differentiating between chronic and acute pain, this episode provides a thorough examination of the challenges clinicians face in opioid stewardship. The conversation also touches on the importance of multimodal pain management and building a strong therapeutic alliance with patients.
If you're a healthcare provider looking to enhance your skills in managing chronic opioid therapy, this episode is a must-listen. It offers a blend of real-world scenarios and expert advice that can help you navigate these difficult waters with compassion and expertise.
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