Title: Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
Course: Health Assisting Careers (14002-36) > Section: Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health

Description should include

- benefits and risks of opioids
- opioid risk screening (e.g., taking a social, medical, and financial history)
- risk mitigation (e.g., naloxone, safe storage, pain contracts)
- medication tapers and/or discontinuation of therapy
- person-centered planning
- crisis planning
- privacy and confidentiality considerations (e.g., special considerations given to minors who disclose substance use as well as mandated clients in the legal system).

Teacher Resource: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records, Title 42, CFR (42 CFR part 2)

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?