Managing Opioid Use Disorder In the Middle of a PandemicManaging Opioid Use Disorder In the Middle of a Pandemic
The Addiction Files
Managing Opioid Use Disorders in the Middle of a Pandemic "Time to Address the Big Purple Gorilla in the Room" by Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen. Pearls for televisits, monitoring unique to opioid use disorders. No explicit language but...
22:49•21 Mar 2021
Handling Opioid Use Disorder Amid a Pandemic: Insights from The Addiction Files
“The key is to try to avoid those disruptions in treatment. Why she couldn't come in and her reason for coming in was just the amount of emotional distress and things that she was under. And so sometimes it just was a reminder to me that you may be that support system to your patients, and so you just need you know, we need to remember that.”
When the world shut down, addiction didn't take a break. In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook tackle the tough issue of managing opioid use disorder during a pandemic. With telemedicine becoming the norm, they share practical tips and clinical pearls to help healthcare professionals navigate this new landscape. The doctors discuss how to provide effective support to patients when face-to-face interactions are limited.
They highlight the importance of accessible treatments like buprenorphine, stressing the need for professional medical advice. If you're a medical professional grappling with these challenges, this episode offers valuable insights and resources to help you adapt and continue providing crucial care.
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