Guest: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd)

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 2 of 10: What are the different guidelines when treating chronic versus acute pain with opioid therapy? Dr. Halena Gazelka, an anesthesiologist boarded in pain and palliative medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, talks about the importance of “starting low and going slow.” What are the alternatives for chronic pain management? Dr. Gazelka also covers non-pharmacological and implantable device alternatives for the treatment of pain.

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc. This episode is required to be compliant with controlled substance prescribing guidelines in the state of Minnesota.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bkc6ac/Ep_16-Opioid_Edition_2_Managing_Acute_and_Chronic_Pain.pdf

Guest: David C. Patchett, D.O.

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 3 of 10: Dr. David Patchett, family practitioner at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, answers common questions family practitioners often face when treating patients with pain management issues. What are best practices when prescribing opioid therapy? How do you weigh the potential benefits of opioid therapy with the identified risks? 

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc. This episode is required to be compliant with controlled substance prescribing guidelines in the state of Minnesota.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vgd4rt/Ep_17-Opioid_Edition_3_Family_Practitioners-Assessing_the_Patient.pdf

Guest: David C. Patchett, D.O.

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 4 of 10: Family practitioner, Dr. David Patchett, from Mayo Clinic in Arizona shares the additional challenges associated with prescribing opioids to special populations, and discusses how and when to reassess a patient’s therapy. How do you know when to taper a patient? What are the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and how can you mitigate them? 

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxsjez/Ep_18-Opioid_Edition_4_Treating_Special_Populations_Situations.pdf

Guest: Casey M. Clements, M.D., Ph.D. (@CaseyClmnts)

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 5 of 10: Dr. Casey Clements, an emergency physician and practice leader, who works in the opioid stewardship program at Mayo Clinic-Rochester, shares his insights on opioid therapy from the Emergency Department perspective. What is drug diversion? How do you know a patient isn’t receiving prescriptions from multiple physicians?

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc. This episode is required to be compliant with controlled substance prescribing guidelines in the state of Minnesota.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z7mbxj/Ep_19-Opioid_Edition_5_Acute_Prescribing_Emergency_Room_Prescribing.pdf

Guest: Casey M. Clements, M.D., Ph.D. (@CaseyClmnts)

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 6 of 10: How do you assess whether a patient has become addicted? What do you do if you suspect opioid use disorder or addiction? Dr. Casey Clements, an emergency physician and practice leader, who works in the Opioid Stewardship Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, shares his insights on treating opioid misuse in the emergency setting.

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9rje3e/Ep_20-Opioid_Edition_6_Assessing_Treating_Opioid_Misuse_in_the_ED.pdf

Guest: Holly L. Geyer, M.D.

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 7 of 10: Dr. Holly Geyer, an internal medicine physician, who serves on the Opioid Stewardship Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses issues of dependency and addiction. What’s the difference between dependency and addiction? 

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xvt7i9/Ep_21-Opioid_Edition_7_Treating_Opioid_Addiction.pdf

Guest: Holly L. Geyer, M.D.

Host: Tracy McCray

Episode 8 of 10: What legal and ethical obligations do physicians have when prescribing opioids? How can we address systemic issues that need improvement? Dr. Holly Geyer, internal medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, shares her thoughts on what is currently being done to combat the opioid crisis and what additional steps can be taken to make a difference.

Claim CME credit at ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jit3rx/Ep_22-Opioid_Edition_8_Family_Patient_Counseling.pdf

What are some tips for interpreting common infectious diseases tests (Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Lyme, Quantiferon, etc.)? How do I treat common infections in patients with antimicrobial allergies? What are the major emerging infectious disease concerns that I need to be aware of?

What are the key elements of effective sleep hygiene? How effective are over the counter agents in treating insomnia? How do I choose which pharmacologic therapy to recommend? For patients who require long-term pharmacologic therapy, what are the most appropriate options?

What are the key elements of effective sleep hygiene? How effective are over the counter agents in treating insomnia? How do I choose which pharmacologic therapy to recommend? For patients who require long-term pharmacologic therapy, what are the most appropriate options?