Pharmacotherapeutic Micro-Learning Flight: Hospice Deprescribing
Join Mary Lynn McPherson, national Palliative pharmacotherapeutic expert as she navigates learners through this 4-part flight of ~15 minute microlearning sessions designed to address best-practice considerations when deprescribing medications in patients nearing life's end. Validated methodology and evidence to lead critical deprescribing conversations and practice will be shared with key references highlighted for additional learning.
Category
  • Pain Management
  • Medical/Clinical Knowledge
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 1.00 ABIM MOC
  • 1.00 CME (physician only)
  • 1.00 Participation
In Bad Faith: The Influence of PROP and CDC on Failed National Opioid Policy
Diligent analyses of the causes of overdose deaths attributed to opioids have shown that illegal drug - especially illicit fentalogues and heroin - are the driving force behind these deaths, rather than prescription pain medications. The discussion explores on the negative effects of the CDC Pain Guidelines for patients in chronic pain, including those receiving palliative care, and it offers insight into serious concerns and hopes for balanced national opioid policy in the future.
Category
  • Pain Management
  • Communication/Teamwork
Format
  • Video
  • Self Study
Credits
  • 1.00 CME (physician only)
  • 1.00 Participation