(HS Elam 078846 2024) Pain Management in Orthopedics Appropriate Prescribing of Opioids Rx
Tracking # 20-1252948
Course overview
Orthopedic clinicians encounter a diverse range of patients with varying degrees of pain severity and underlying conditions, necessitating a comprehensive approach to opioid prescribing. With a focus on alleviating pain while minimizing the potential for misuse and dependency, orthopedic providers strive to optimize patient outcomes. Alicia Elam, PharmD, will share the very latest details you need to know for appropriate prescribing of opioids in the orthopedic patient and strategies to implement safe prescribing practices to provide effective pain relief while safeguarding patient well-being.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Alicia Elam has an employment relationship with Augusta University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Alicia Elam is a member of the Georgia Pharmacist Association, the Physician Assistant Education Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, and the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants.