Pharmacist Pain Management Podcast 30 credit minutes

Opioids remain a cornerstone of palliative care for patients with serious illnesses like cancer, yet their use is often misunderstood, undertreated, or approached with unnecessary hesitation. This episode explores what pharmacists need to know about assessing opioid appropriateness, questioning therapy when warranted, and supporting comfort-focused care within established clinical and ethical standards. Tune in to build confidence in your role and contribute meaningfully to the care of patients facing serious illness. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify the role of opioids in managing pain and other symptoms for patients receiving palliative care.
2. Describe key considerations for evaluating opioid prescriptions in the context of serious illness, including appropriate use and safety concerns. 

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Lorin Fisher PharmD, BCACP

Residency Program Director
University of Iowa

Disclosures:

Lorin Fisher has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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