American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results
Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results
Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results
Thursday 26th June 2025
Explore addiction medicine with Dr. Pytell as he discusses opioid use disorder treatments and the nuances of urine toxicology.
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Episode Overview
- Urine drug screens can be subjective due to arbitrary cutoffs.
- Focus on patient dialogues rather than solely on lab results.
- Alternative measures like BAM and SURE offer deeper insights.
- Healthcare systems may benefit from patient-defined goals.
- Building therapeutic alliances is key in addiction treatment.
"The illusion of objectivity in urine drug screens can sway perceptions of treatment effectiveness."
Ever wondered how urine toxicology results might not be as objective as they seem? This episode of Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of addiction medicine, led by Dr. Shawn McNeil and his guest, Dr. Jarratt Pytell. Dr. Pytell, an expert in addiction medicine, shares his experiences from his time at the Comprehensive Care Clinic in Baltimore, shedding light on how urine drug screens can sometimes be misleading due to arbitrary cutoffs.
He challenges the notion that these tests are the ultimate measure of recovery and discusses alternative ways to assess patient progress. Dr. Pytell introduces the concept of focusing more on patient conversations rather than solely relying on lab results. He suggests that asking patients about their goals and motivations can provide a richer understanding of their journey towards recovery.
The episode also touches on various validated measures, like the Brief Addiction Monitor and the Substance Use Recovery Evaluator, which could offer more comprehensive insights into a patient's recovery path. Listeners are encouraged to think about how healthcare systems might evolve if outcomes were measured based on patient-defined goals rather than lab metrics. With anecdotes from Dr. Pytell's career and engaging discussions on patient-centred care, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment.
Why not tune in and discover how shifting focus from lab results to patient dialogues could transform addiction treatment? Could this change be what the healthcare system needs?