Methadone Basics for Hospice Providers

This presentation will review the basic information hospice providers need to know about using methadone as an analgesic for patients living with a serious illness. We will briefly discuss pain assessment and will identify appropriate methadone candidates. This webinar will also discuss the appropriate methadone use, follow-up, and monitoring during hospice care.

Objectives:
1. Discuss the history of methadone
2. Review types of pain and basic pain assessment
3. Discuss the risks and benefits of methadone use
4. Describe the appropriate use of methadone in the hospice population
5. Review dosing and monitoring strategies for methadone

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