Wise Prescribing and Deprescribing

Wise Prescribing and Deprescribing is organized by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development (CME & PD).

Description:
This online self-learning course provides opportunities for you to review the principles and guidelines for opioid tapering and reflect on your own practices.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:

• identify whether opioid tapering is an appropriate plan for a given patient
• plan a tapering discussion that is evidence-based and responsive to the patient’s readiness for change
• execute an opioid taper with a motivated patient
• troubleshoot challenges that occur during an opioid taper.