Obstetrics and Gynecology

Integrating routine risk assessment for substance use disorder when considering or using opioid therapy.

Safe and appropriate opioid prescribing for the opioid-naive patient with serious illness.

Opioid pocket reference for providers including safe starting doses, equianalgesic chart, and standard dosing strengths.

Ongoing evaluation of opioid benefits, risks, and side effects for the patient with serious illness.

Prescribing practice for long half-life opioids, converting from one opioid to another, and accounting for incomplete cross-tolerance.

After completing this course, learners will be equipped with evidence-based strategies to identify and treat anxiety in patients living with a serious illness.

After completing this course, learners will have the tools to accurately identify and treat depression in patients living with a serious illness.

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of serious illness and can cause dangerous complications. After completing this course, learners will be equipped with practical skills to identify, manage, and reduce these symptoms.

This course provides context and best practices for identifying older adults at risk for poor outcomes, including falls, delirium, and caregiving challenges.