Episode 6: Importance of Establishing Boundaries

Episode 6: Importance of Establishing Boundaries

Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases

In this episode, Dr. Stader meet with Mark who would like to increase his opioid prescription for his back pain. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss the importance of establishing physician-patient boundaries when discussing change behavior.

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16:5713 Oct 2023

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Drawing the Line: Setting Boundaries in Opioid Therapy

Episode Overview

  • Importance of establishing boundaries with patients seeking opioid prescription changes
  • Insights into motivational interviewing concepts and boundary establishment
  • Promoting patient safety and ethical care in opioid therapy management
  • Compassionate and effective approach to guiding patients toward healthier choices and better outcomes
Establishing boundaries ensures patient safety and clear communication while maintaining the practitioner's commitment to ethical care. Motivational interviewing concepts combined with the establishment of boundaries offer a compassionate and effective approach to guiding patients toward healthier choices and better outcomes.

Ever faced the tough decision of saying 'no' to a patient? In this episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast, Dr. Stader meets Mark, a construction worker dealing with chronic back pain who is eager to increase his opioid prescription. This scenario opens up a crucial conversation about the importance of establishing clear boundaries between physicians and patients, especially when it comes to managing opioid therapy. Dr. Stader and Dr.

Barnett dive into the ethical and safety considerations that come into play when a patient insists on more medication. They discuss how motivational interviewing techniques can help navigate these tricky waters, ensuring that patient care remains both compassionate and effective. This episode is a must-listen for clinicians looking to enhance their skills in handling such delicate situations while prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

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