This module identifies and discusses relevant harm reduction techniques for people who use opioids, including people who use injectable drugs. The module will address how to hold patient-centered clinical conversations, incorporating harm reduction techniques. These strategies are then applied to a case study.
Learning Objectives
- Define Harm Reduction
- Identify factors that impact patient-provider relationships
- Describe Harm Reduction techniques for patient-centered clinical conversations
- Identify specific Harm Reduction strategies for patients who use opioids
- Apply Harm Reduction strategies to a case scenario
Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour
Audience: Providers
Credits Available: AMA, AAPA, ANCC, ASWB, ACPE, CPH
UAN #JA4008162-9999-20-2373-H01-P
Activity Release Date: October 8, 2020
Expiration Date: October 7, 2021
Note:
Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV
