Interdisciplinary Opioid Crisis Seminar Navigating the Current Opioid Crisis in Cancer Patients
Friday, April 27, 2018, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM CDT
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Interdisciplinary Opioid Crisis Seminar Navigating the Current Opioid Crisis in Cancer Patients Friday, April 27, 2018 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Goal: Although chronic opioid therapy is integral to effective pain management, its aberrant use has emerged as one of the most serious health issues facing our society today. There is a challenge among the medical community in keeping the complex balance between safeguarding legitimate access to opioids in patients with chronic and protecting patients and the general public from the risks associated with their inappropriate use. Federal and state regulations continue to change in order to address the current opioid epidemic. Up-to-date information on opioid use among all stakeholders is needed in order to maximize its use while reducing complications in routine clinical practice. This one day seminar will offer essential knowledge and information regarding opioid Topics include: • Cancer pain, Chemical Coping, and Substance Use Disorder: The Clinical and Ethical Dilemma Registration fees: MD Anderson Employees Non MD Anderson Employees Registration: To register online at www.mdanderson.org/conferences For more information, contact Deanna Cuello at 713-794-1887
Contact: Deanna Cuello at 713-794-1887 e-mail: [email protected] |