Benefits and Cautions of Methadone Use

Friday, October 7, 2011: 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Primary Presenter:
Glenn Panzer, MD
Area of Emphasis: Advances in Pain and Symptom Management
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify why methadone use is beneficial for neuropathic pain
2. Discuss the need for caution with methadone use
3. Convert patients on other narcotics to methadone
Many are unaware of the benefits and risks associated with methadone. Recognizing how methadone helps neuropathic pain can prove to be an excellent alternative to symptom management. By attending this presentation you will have a better understanding of methadone and a plan for introducing or converting your patients to the benefits of pain control with methadone.
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