Identifying Opioid Use Disorders in Everyday Practice ”The Other Pandemic”Identifying Opioid Use Disorders in Everyday Practice ”The Other Pandemic”
The Addiction Files
"The Other Pandemic" by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen. First in our four part series. Opioid Use disorder, how to diagnosis it, how to talk to your patients about it, how you do you begin an initial outpatient intake for Opioid Use Disor...
40:22•21 Mar 2021
Tackling Opioid Use Disorder: Insights from 'The Addiction Files'
“If you listen to what they want, you're more likely to arrive at a place where you're not disappointed and they are able to meet their own expectation, as opposed to assuming that everybody who comes to see us or that we encounter in the hospital or in a clinic who might have opioid use disorder wants to stop using opiates right away.”
Opioid use disorder is a crisis that has been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's no less urgent. In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook shine a light on how healthcare professionals can identify and address this pressing issue in their everyday practice. They break down the process of diagnosing opioid use disorder, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient histories and the use of tools like the SOAPP screening tool.
Their approach is practical, focusing on motivational interviewing to craft treatment plans that resonate with patients' personal goals. The episode also covers the crucial differences between addiction and physical dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and the medical risks associated with opioid use. Prevention strategies are discussed, such as taking detailed family histories and closely monitoring patients who are prescribed opioids. The doctors wrap up with a look at various treatment options and objective findings that can aid in diagnosis.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and clinical pearls, making it an invaluable resource for anyone in the medical field looking to improve their understanding and treatment of opioid use disorder.
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