Panelist: Rebecca Clemans, M.D. ’99

Associate Professor, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine; Clerkship Director for Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Educational Objectives

1. Discuss the opioid epidemic and how we can help
2. Describe alternatives to opioids for pain management
3. Recognize the importance of treatment integration in your practice
4. Utilize risk assessment tools prior to prescribing controlled substance
5. Incorporate patient education about goals of treatment, risks associated with opioids and other controlled substances, and proper disposal of prescriptions
6. Utilize proper prescribing and monitoring techniques for controlled substances
7. Recognize the risks of long term opioid use
8. Recognize the risk of forced opioid weaning and benefit of collaborating with your patient
9. Review state and federal laws regarding prescribing and dispensing controlled substances
10. Recognize and begin to dismantle addiction stigma
11. Utilize harm reduction techniques when prescribing opioids

CME Statement

The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

All potential conflicts of interest with ineligible companies have been mitigated prior to that individual's participation in the activity. An ineligible company is defined as "a company whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients."  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

All alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to join us.

This webinar is part of the Alumni Voices webinar series, presented by the Medical Alumni Association.

CME credit will offered at this event. If you are interested in receiving CME credit, please specify this on the RSVP form. CME credit is free for members of the Medical Alumni Association and $10 for non-members.

Planning Committe:

Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert, M.D. '04, Res. '07, Fel. '09
President, Wayne State Medical Alumni Association