In this inaugural episode of our limited podcast series on navigating pain management dilemmas and opioid use risks in today's healthcare landscape, Amanda Latimore, PhD, Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C, introduce Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). They address misconceptions about pain and opioid risks, discuss safe prescribing strategies aligned with updated CDC guidelines, and emphasize the importance of patient education in preventing addiction and overdose.

In the second episode of our pain management series, Amanda Latimore, PhD, discusses comprehensive pain management strategies with Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C. They cover opioid and non-opioid medications, short-acting opioids for acute pain, and nonpharmacologic therapies. The discussion emphasizes aligning treatment with patient goals and the importance of communication, trust, and respect in patient care. Tune in for essential insights on effective and safe pain management.

In the final episode of our pain management series, Amanda Latimore, PhD, discusses opioid therapy with experts Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C. They cover screening tools like the Opioid Risk Tool and SOAP, patient risk profiles, and non-opioid alternatives. The episode emphasizes patient education on safe use, risks, and medication storage. Topics include managing acute vs. chronic pain, transitioning opioid therapies, using the PDMP, and the role of naloxone in overdose prevention. The importance of personalized care, regular check-ins, and comprehensive education in managing long-term opioid therapy is highlighted.