Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Explanation should include key components of and resources for patient education in the use of opioids, including
- risks
- benefits
- side effects
- tolerance
- signs of sedation or overdose
- naloxone, including its storage and disposal.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What resources for opioid education are available locally, statewide, and nationally?
- Where should the patient first be informed about the resources available?
- How does social media aid in patient education on opioid addiction?