Prescription of Controlled Substances: Benefits and Risks Course

Prescription of Controlled Substances: Benefits and Risks Course is Provided by Medical Education Systems (MedEdSys), Inc.

One of the most difficult challenges for any prescriber is distinguishing between the legitimate prescription of controlled substances versus the prescription potentially used for illegitimate purposes. To discern the difference, prescribers need to recognize the signs, symptoms, and treatment of acute and chronic pain and the signs and symptoms of patients misusing controlled substances. This activity assists interprofessional team members by helping develop an awareness of appropriate dosing and substance control and recognizing patients that may be abusing these drugs for non-legitimate purposes.

Objectives:

• Describe the Controlled Substances Act and its legal application to the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Explain the characteristics of addictive disorders.
• Identify the causes and types of pain.
• Outline the role of the interprofessional team in assessing and treating pain appropriately and managing the use of controlled substances.