Episode 6: Overdose Education and NaloxoneEpisode 6: Overdose Education and Naloxone
Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases
In this episode, Dr. Stader educates Anne about naloxone and why its appropriate in her situation. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael dive into a deeper discusison of harm reduction and how to appropriately broach the subject to patients....
12:10•11 Apr 2022
Naloxone: A Lifesaver in Opioid Therapy
“Given the fact that in overdose, deaths involve a prescription opioid- something that we write for- there's a significant treatment gap in providing naloxone to those patients at highest risk for overdose. So if that isn't a wake-up call, I don't know what is.”
Imagine a simple conversation that could save a life. That's what Dr. Donald Stader aims for in this episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast. Here, he sits down with Anne to discuss naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses in moments. The chat doesn't stop at just the facts; it dives into the heart of harm reduction, making the case for why naloxone should be a staple for anyone on high-dose opioids.
But why is naloxone still under-prescribed? Dr. Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan unpack the stigma and barriers that keep this life-saving tool out of reach for many patients. They also explore practical ways clinicians can bridge this gap by educating and empowering their patients. If you're a healthcare provider or someone affected by opioid therapy, this episode offers crucial insights into making treatment safer and more effective.
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