Opioids in Cancer-Related Pain

Dr. Schlicher chats with Camille Puronen, MD, a hematologist/oncologist at Kaiser Permanente Washington and a member of the WSMA board of trustees, and Ran Huo, MD, a palliative care physician at Kaiser Permanente. They discuss the close connection between oncology and palliative care when caring for patients with oncology pain.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the partnership between oncology and palliative care in treating cancer-related pain.
• Understand the long-term impacts of opioids on oncology patients.
• Counsel patients and families on safe disposal of pain medications.
• Understand the patient’s goals before prescribing opioids.

Release date: Sept. 1, 2023

Expiration date: Aug. 31, 2026

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