Opioid Epidemic: Overview Approach and Treatment

Authors

Shahbaz Afzal, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Opioid Epidemic: Overview Approach and Treatment, Shahbaz Afzal, PGY2, UMMC Family Medicine, Rochester Regional Health.

Objectives:

• Summarize history and incidence
• Understand implications of opioids
• Define the language and terminology
• Outline guidelines
• Learn about local resources
• Review assessment, diagnoses, treatments options
• Identify requirements
• Demonstrate buprenorphine induction
• Discuss taper vs maintenance

Publication Date

8-31-2021

Recommended Citation

Afzal, S. (2021). Opioid Epidemic: Overview Approach and Treatment. Retrieved from https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/grandrounds_unity/13