Listen as Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, and Theresa Mallick-Searle,MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, provide thoughtful answers and clinical insights to audience questions that were submitted at a recent webinar about developing individualized pain treatment plans. Topics covered in this podcast include risk assessment, navigating the balance between “law enforcement” and “healthcare professional” when prescribing opioids, and prescription drug monitoring programs. Presenters: Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM Clinical Associate Professor Stanford University School of Medicine Palo Alto, California FMR Chief Medical Officer US Department of Health and Human Services Chairperson Congressionally Mandated Pain Task Force Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC Adult Nurse Practitioner Division Pain Medicine Stanford Health Care Redwood City, California This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Vanila Singh, MD, MACM, speaks with Maggie Buckley, a woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, about her experience with pain therapies and different healthcare professionals over the years. They have an enlightening discussion about the challenges both patients and healthcare professionals face in optimizing pain management, with a poignant conversation about how stigma plays a role in pain medicine. They close by offering advice to fellow healthcare professionals and patients on how to approach pain management from both perspectives. Presenters: Vanila Singh, MD, MACM Clinical Associate Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Peri-operative, and Pain Medicine Stanford School of Medicine Palo Alto, California Chairperson, Former Chief Medical Officer HHS Pain Management Pain Task Force US Department of Health and Human Services Maggie Buckley This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, answers the most pressing questions from the first live webinar of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain.” Presenter: Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc, and Kate M. Nicholson, JD, provide unique healthcare professional and patient perspectives on opioid tapering in the setting of chronic pain management. Their conversation includes commentary on the impact of the 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain, the importance of informed consent, and the ongoing research regarding risks and consequences of opioid tapers. Select links to resources related to the content of this podcast episode include: Assessing Reasons for Decreased Primary Care Access for Individuals on Prescribed Opioids: An Audit Study journals.lww.com/pain/Citation/2021/05000/Assessing_reasons_for_decreased_primary_care.11.aspx Patient-Centered Prescription Opioid Tapering in Community Outpatients With Chronic Pain ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5876887 Comparative Effectiveness of Opioid Tapering or Abrupt Discontinuation vs No Dosage Change for Opioid Overdose or Suicide for Patients Receiving Stable Long-term Opioid Therapy jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2795159 Stefan G. Kertesz, MD, MSc Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Preventive Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine Birmingham, Alabama Kate M. Nicholson, JD This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Mark Queralt, MD, answer the most pressing questions from 2 live webinars covering nonpharmacologic, nonopioid, and opioid pharmacologic options for pain management. These webinars are part of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative and are titled, “Managing Pain: A Focus on Nonpharmacologic and Nonopioid Approaches” and “Managing Pain: A Focus on Opioid Analgesic Approaches.” Presenters: Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Assistant Professor Division of Pharmacy Practice The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Integrated Behavioral Health Department Austin, Texas Andrew Friedman, MD Section Head, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Virginia Mason Medical Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Washington Seattle, Washington Mark Queralt, MD Assistant Professor Director of the Musculoskeletal Institute Back and Neck Pain Clinical Director University of Texas Health Austin Austin, Texas This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

In this episode, Michael Sprintz, DO, DFASAM, and Tia, a patient and advocate, talk about their experiences with opioid use disorder, pain, and the road to recovery. This podcast aims to differentiate opioid dependency from opioid use disorder, decrease the stigma of opioid misuse, and encourage those affected by it to seek treatment. The informative discussion includes first-hand perspectives of developing opioid dependency, a call to action for both healthcare professionals and patients to remember that addiction is a biological disorder and the importance of open communication to build a strong support system in the face of addiction.…

Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, and Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C, answer audience questions that were submitted at the June 2023 webinar titled, “Safe and Smart: Teaching Patients About Safe Opioid Practices.” Their answers cover topics including how to conduct a pill count and cost concerns regarding naloxone. Presenters: Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C Clinical Associate Professor School of Nursing University of Michigan Nurse Practitioner Packard Health Ann Arbor, Michigan Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/44wOqkc…

Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, and Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C, answer audience questions that were submitted at the June 2023 webinar titled, “Safe and Smart: Teaching Patients About Safe Opioid Practices.” Their answers cover topics including how to conduct a pill count and cost concerns regarding naloxone. Presenters: Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem, PhD, FNP-C Clinical Associate Professor School of Nursing University of Michigan Nurse Practitioner Packard Health Ann Arbor, Michigan Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc, and Kate M. Nicholson, JD, provide unique healthcare professional and patient perspectives on opioid tapering in the setting of chronic pain management. Their conversation includes commentary on the impact of the 2016 and 2022 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain, the importance of informed consent, and the ongoing research regarding risks and consequences of opioid tapers. Select links to resources related to the content of this podcast episode include: • Assessing Reasons for Decreased Primary Care Access for Individuals on Prescribed Opioids: An Audit Study journals.lww.com/pain/Citation/2021/05000/Assessing_reasons_for_decreased_primary_care.11.aspx • Patient-Centered Prescription Opioid Tapering in Community Outpatients With Chronic Pain ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5876887 • Comparative Effectiveness of Opioid Tapering or Abrupt Discontinuation vs No Dosage Change for Opioid Overdose or Suicide for Patients Receiving Stable Long-term Opioid Therapy jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2795159 Presenters: Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Preventive Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine Birmingham, Alabama Kate M. Nicholson, JD This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, and Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, provide thoughtful answers and clinical insights to audience questions that were submitted at a recent webinar about developing individualized pain treatment plans. Topics covered in this podcast include risk assessment, navigating the balance between “law enforcement” and “healthcare professional” when prescribing opioids, and prescription drug monitoring programs. Presenters: Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM Clinical Associate Professor Stanford University School of Medicine Palo Alto, California FMR Chief Medical Officer US Department of Health and Human Services Chairperson Congressionally Mandated Pain Task Force Theresa Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC Adult Nurse Practitioner Division Pain Medicine Stanford Health Care Redwood City, California This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Vanila Singh, MD, MACM, speaks with Maggie Buckley, a woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chronic pain, about her experience with pain therapies and different healthcare professionals over the years. They have an enlightening discussion about the challenges both patients and healthcare professionals face in optimizing pain management, with a poignant conversation about how stigma plays a role in pain medicine. They close by offering advice to fellow healthcare professionals and patients on how to approach pain management from both perspectives. Presenters: Vanila Singh, MD, MACM Clinical Associate Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Peri-operative, and Pain Medicine Stanford School of Medicine Palo Alto, California Chairperson, Former Chief Medical Officer HHS Pain Management Pain Task Force US Department of Health and Human Services Maggie Buckley This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP; Andrew Friedman, MD; and Mark Queralt, MD, answer the most pressing questions from 2 live webinars covering nonpharmacologic, nonopioid, and opioid pharmacologic options for pain management. These webinars are part of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative and are titled, “Managing Pain: A Focus on Nonpharmacologic and Nonopioid Approaches” and “Managing Pain: A Focus on Opioid Analgesic Approaches.” Presenters: Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP Clinical Assistant Professor Division of Pharmacy Practice The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Integrated Behavioral Health Department Austin, Texas Andrew Friedman, MD Section Head, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Virginia Mason Medical Center Clinical Assistant Professor University of Washington Seattle, Washington Mark Queralt, MD Assistant Professor Director of the Musculoskeletal Institute Back and Neck Pain Clinical Director University of Texas Health Austin Austin, Texas This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, answers the most pressing questions from the first live webinar of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “What All Practitioners Should Know About Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain.” Presenter: Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C Physician Assistant West Forsyth Pain Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

Listen as Lisa Phipps, PharmD, PhD, provides an overview of the 2022-2023 Opioid REMS Education Initiative, “Patient-Centered Pain Management: An Expert’s Guide to Safe, Effective, and Appropriate Care for Patients With Pain.” This yearlong educational program will bring you complimentary live webinars, on-demand videos, podcasts, decision tools, and ClinicalThought blog posts—all developed with the help of pain and addiction specialists to provide the most up-to-date, clinically sound information on managing patients with pain and/or substance use disorder. In addition, webinars and webcasts will be available for CE/CME credits applicable to all healthcare professionals to further enhance your education and practice. Presenter: Lisa Phipps, PharmD, PhD This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…

In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on managing opioid use disorder (OUD). The experts cover both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, including comparisons of the medications available for OUD. Throughout the discussion, listeners also will learn about addressing OUD with a patient in a professional, nonjudgmental manner; exit strategies for opioid analgesic treatment regimens after OUD is identified; and how to continually assess the level of care that a patient with OUD may need throughout treatment. Presenters: Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Medical Director Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction McGovern Medical School University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, Texas Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC Adjunct Faculty School of Nursing Virginia Commonwealth University Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Department of Psychiatry VCU Health Richmond, Virginia This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9 for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA. Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE. Link to full program: https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi…