Acute Pain Management in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Discover evidence-based strategies for managing acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and gain practical tools for delivering compassionate and effective care. During this session you will learn practical insights into screening, diagnosis, and standard medication management of OUD before diving into a step-by-step, multimodal strategy for treating acute pain in this unique population. Designed to enhance physician knowledge and confidence, the presentation will also address safe and equitable prescribing practices. The session will close with a discussion on bias, stigma, and provide actionable ways to foster equity within interdisciplinary teams.

Intended Audience

Family physicians, family medicine residents, medical students, and life members

Presenter

Kari Beth Watts

 

 

Kari Beth Watts, DO, FAAFP
Assistant Professor, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (Kalamazoo, MI)

CME

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Statement of Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AAFP Prescribed Credits:
The AAFP has reviewed Acute Pain Management in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). This course meets the State of Michigan’s implicit bias and pain and symptom management training requirement. Term of Approval is 7/20/2025 – 7/20/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cost

  • MAFP Life, Active, Inactive, Resident Members: $50 (members must log in to receive the discounted rate)
  • MAFP Student, Transitional Members: Free (student membership is FREE)
  • Non-members: $100