SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: A DEA REQUIREMENT
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Release Date: 5/2023 Exp. Date: 5/2026
8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE This course is designed for all physicians.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT:
• Read the course materials.
• Complete the self-assessment questions at the end. A score of 70% is required. • Ret urn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail, phone, fax or complete online at program website.
COURSE OBJECTIVE The purpose of this course is to provide information on substance use disorders of controlled and non-controlled substances, as well as review select controlled substance topics.
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Discuss substance use disorders. 2. Describe the roles of the DEA, FDA, and HHS in scheduling-controlled substances and enforcing controlled substance laws and regulations. 3. Understand the different DEA Controlled Substance Schedules and prescribing regulations associated with the different DEA Controlled Substance Schedules. 4. Review medical marijuana legislation. 5. Describe essential considerations when prescribing controlled substances, including regulatory exceptions and clinical concerns. 6. Describe controlled substance prescribing practices. 7. Understand the treatment options for patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). LEARNING OBJECTIVES IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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