Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
”Monitoring Opioid Use Disorder”
”Monitoring Opioid Use Disorder”
”Monitoring Opioid Use Disorder”
Sunday 21st March 2021
Drs. Cook and Petersen discuss monitoring opioid use disorder, covering patient evaluations, diversion prevention, and coping with difficult behaviors.
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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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And then, of course, you bring in moral issues to it and moral decision making, like people neglecting their job or losing their housing, or maybe having children in the house while they're using drugs. It just comes back to monitoring the disease process, like you were saying, using these tools for monitoring to make sure that one, as the prescriber, you're doing the right thing.
How do you effectively monitor opioid use disorder? In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Dr. Paula Cook and Dr. Darlene Petersen dive into the nitty-gritty of maintaining and managing this complex condition. They break down the key strategies for the maintenance phase, including patient evaluations during follow-up visits and methods to prevent diversion. These experienced physicians don't shy away from discussing the tough stuff, like coping with difficult behaviors and ensuring accountability through behavioral contracts and guidelines.
They also highlight the unique challenges faced by healthcare providers in rural settings, stressing the importance of a unified approach among staff. If you're a medical professional dealing with opioid use disorder, this episode is packed with actionable insights and best practices to help you navigate this challenging field.