Resources for Opioid Prescribing Law

*The Opioid Epidemic: History and Risk Management Blueprint

The opioid epidemic has changed the way providers view treating patients in pain. Understanding how we got to epidemic level and the role healthcare providers play are keys to fixing the problem. This program explores the history of opioid addiction in the United States and introduces strategies that meet patients’ needs and align with nationally published guidelines.

*This educational activity meets the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision annual licensure renewal requirement for 1 hour of education in pain management or 1 hour of education in opioid use or addiction.

*The Opioid Epidemic: Risk Mitigation Prescription

The opioid epidemic has changed the way providers and lawmakers view treating patients in pain. As this issue continues to sweep the country and providers’ opioid prescribing trends are closely scrutinized, it is more important than ever that providers face the challenge of understanding the history of opioid addiction in the United States to determine appropriate treatment options that meet patients’ needs and align with nationally published guidelines.

*This educational activity meets the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision annual licensure renewal requirement for 1 hour of education in pain management or 1 hour of education in opioid use or addiction.