Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.

Description should include

• benefits and risks of opioids
• opioid risk screening (i.e., taking a social, medical, and financial history)
• risk mitigation (e.g., naloxone, safe storage, pain contracts)
• medication tapers and/or discontinuation of therapy.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the benefits of using opioids in medicine?
• What is the relationship between demographics and risk of opioid addiction?
• How does culture influence risk factors in opioid abuse?