Risky Pain Management Choices in Patients with Dementia - Frankly Speaking Ep 344

<p>Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: <a href='https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-344'>https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-344</a></p> <p>Overview: Navigating the intricate landscape of pain management in older patients with dementia can be challenging. Join us as we explore strategies for mitigating pain, consider the equilibrium between opioid benefits and risks, and discuss where to start when tailoring management plans for patients with dementia and joint pain. Don’t miss this important conversation.</p> <p>Episode resource links:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.neurologylive.com/view/mortality-risk-significantly-increased-with-new-opioid-use-older-adults-dementia'>https://www.neurologylive.com/view/mortality-risk-significantly-increased-with-new-opioid-use-older-adults-dementia</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/resource-centers/opioid-prescribing-monitoring/risk-assessment-safe-opioid-prescribing-tools'>https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/resource-centers/opioid-prescribing-monitoring/risk-assessment-safe-opioid-prescribing-tools</a></li> </ul> <p>Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C   Music Credit: Richard Onorato</p>