Treating Comorbid Opioid Use Disorder In Chronic Pain
by Annette M. Matthews /
2016 / English / PDF
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This in-depth text addresses how to approach and treat the
chronic pain patient struggling with problematic opioid
use. It discusses the approach for patients who may be at
high risk of problematic use, such as those with a history of
mental illness or substance use disorder. The first part covers
diagnosis and treatment, focusing on common best practices that
practitioners can adapt to any practice. Two of the chapters
detail alternative and replacement therapies for opioid. Two more
cover special issues in the treatment of women and older
patients. The second part reviews the ethical, legal,
regulatory, and policy issues surrounding the treatment of
patients with comorbid pain and addiction. The book includes
strategies for documentation that mitigate the risk of legal
issues or ethical boundary crossings. The last part of the book
addresses treating comorbid pain and opioid use disorder in
different medical settings and the treatment of co-occurring
mental illnesses and substance abuse.
This in-depth text addresses how to approach and treat the
chronic pain patient struggling with problematic opioid
use. It discusses the approach for patients who may be at
high risk of problematic use, such as those with a history of
mental illness or substance use disorder. The first part covers
diagnosis and treatment, focusing on common best practices that
practitioners can adapt to any practice. Two of the chapters
detail alternative and replacement therapies for opioid. Two more
cover special issues in the treatment of women and older
patients. The second part reviews the ethical, legal,
regulatory, and policy issues surrounding the treatment of
patients with comorbid pain and addiction. The book includes
strategies for documentation that mitigate the risk of legal
issues or ethical boundary crossings. The last part of the book
addresses treating comorbid pain and opioid use disorder in
different medical settings and the treatment of co-occurring
mental illnesses and substance abuse.Treating Comorbid Opioid Use Disorder in Chronic
Pain
Treating Comorbid Opioid Use Disorder in Chronic
Painis of great value to psychiatrists, pain
physicians, primary care providers, social workers, drug
rehabilitation centers, and other behavioral health
professionals.
is of great value to psychiatrists, pain
physicians, primary care providers, social workers, drug
rehabilitation centers, and other behavioral health
professionals.
