The Body Systems Affected by Chronic Pain and Opioid Analgesics [673] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Speakers: Robert Hall, Corporate Medical Director, Helios Track: Medical Secondary Track: Drug-Free Workplace Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Basic Description: Chronic pain and opioid analgesics can affect multiple body systems, potentially leading to therapy complications, longer recovery, prolonged pain medication usage, and a higher risk of prescription drug misuse or abuse. The presenter describes how chronic pain and opioid analgesics can affect the major body systems. He also discusses strategies necessary to mitigate these adverse effects while focusing on the physical, psychological and functional recovery of the patient. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the impact that chronic pain and opioids can have on the body's major systems; and 2. Discuss strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of chronic pain and opioid utilization.
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