Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders in the Perioperative Space- FREE NO CME

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On-Demand

Expires on Jun 11, 2028

Cost

$0.00

Credit Offered

No Credit Offered

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This monthly learning session examines the complex care of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) within the perioperative setting. Participants will explore the unique challenges and considerations involved in managing these patients throughout the entire surgical journey, from pre-operative assessment to post-operative recovery. The program will equip healthcare providers with strategies for effective screening, assessment, and management of patients with SUD undergoing surgical procedures, including addressing withdrawal symptoms, pain management, and potential drug interactions. Furthermore, the program will analyze ethical and legal considerations surrounding this patient population, emphasizing patient confidentiality, informed consent, and the importance of fostering a non-judgmental and stigma-reducing approach to care.

Target Audience

Iowa Surgical providers
Clinical teams

Learning Objectives

Describe the unique challenges and considerations in managing patients with substance use disorders (SUD) throughout the perioperative period, including pre-operative assessment, intraoperative management, and post-operative recovery.
Identify strategies for effectively screening, assessing, and managing patients with SUD undergoing surgical procedures, including addressing withdrawal symptoms, pain management, and potential drug interactions.
Discuss ethical and legal considerations related to caring for patients with SUD in the perioperative setting, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and strategies for reducing stigma and promoting a non-judgmental approach.

Rachael Duncan, PharmD BCPS BCCCP

Rachael is a pharmacist and consultant for Stader Opioid Consultants based in Colorado. She has spent the past eight years focused on policy, advocacy, and educational work surrounding harm reduction and substance use disorder treatment at both the state and national level. She serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit The Naloxone Project and is Co-Chair of the MOMs (Maternal Overdose Matters) Initiative, which helps birthing hospitals distribute naloxone directly to at-risk perinatal patients and families. She is also program director for MOMs+, which helps birthing hospitals provide equitable access to treatment and recovery for perinatal patients affected by substance use disorder. Her clinical practice is in hospital-based pharmacy.

No CME is available with this course. To access CME please register for the course titled Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders in the Perioperative Space-CME Paid Option