TJE 231296.0 Module Five: Eliminating Stigma Through Clinical Understanding of SUD (Innovations & Smart Approaches...)

Course Instructions

Date & Location
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 12:00 AM - Saturday, May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

Target Audience
Specialties - Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Primary Care, General Surgery, Hospitalists, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedics, Other, Otolaryngology-Head/Neck, Pain Management, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Radiology
Professions - Physician

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.75 hours)

Overview
You will explore how having a working awareness of neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction positively impacts holistic treatment of opioid misuse. The module will examine how the etiology of stigma and how internalized biases impact the care of patients who misuse opioids. Lastly, this program will provide resources how to connect to treatment for substance use disorder. This module consists of five audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you need to achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the Post-Test questions.

Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Apply in your practice a working application how neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction positively impacts holistic treatment of opioid misuse.
  2. Examine the etiology of stigma and how internalized biases impact the care of patients who misuse opioids.
  3. Evaluate substance use disorder without stigma to build trust and rapport with patients.
  4. Acquire resources how to connect to treatment for substance use disorder and utilize those resources with your patients.

Accreditation

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians. The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 The Doctors Company and Champions for Health. The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


Additional Information

Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

State Requirements for Continuing Education
Please see your state licensing organization for continuing education requirements for your profession and specialty.

Accessibility
The Doctors Company is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodation, please contact the program coordinator or our CPE Coordinator.



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