Opioid Therapy in the Seriously Ill: Optimizing Analgesic Outcomes and Minimizing Risk -- Russell K. Portenoy, MD

About this episode

This episode discusses best practices in opioid therapy for pain management in seriously ill patients while addressing the risk of substance abuse.

The goal of this podcast is to discuss best practices in opioid therapy for pain in those with serious illness, with a focus on managing the risk of substance abuse.

People in this episode

Guest: Russell K. Portenoy, MD

Topics covered

• opioid therapy
• serious illness
• pain management
• substance abuse
• best practices

Keywords

• opioid therapy
• pain management
• serious illness
• substance abuse
• best practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care

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