Episode 3: Managing Patients on Opioid Analgesics

In the final episode of our pain management series, Amanda Latimore, PhD, discusses opioid therapy with experts Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C. They cover screening tools like the Opioid Risk Tool and SOAP, patient risk profiles, and non-opioid alternatives. The episode emphasizes patient education on safe use, risks, and medication storage. Topics include managing acute vs. chronic pain, transitioning opioid therapies, using the PDMP, and the role of naloxone in overdose prevention. The importance of personalized care, regular check-ins, and comprehensive education in managing long-term opioid therapy is highlighted.