Title: Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-36) > Section: Working with Patients and Caregivers

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?