Buprenorphine: An Essential Tool for Pain Management in Serious Illness

Buprenorphine's unique pharmacological properties make it a safe and effective option for pain management. Patients with serious illness, especially those with opioid tolerance, renal impairment, or a history of opioid use disorder, may benefit from its use. Expanding provider knowledge through education, clinical guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration can enhance confidence in prescribing and managing buprenorphine across care settings.

Discuss the distinct pharmacokinetic properties of buprenorphine and its impact on clinical use.

Identify patients with a serious illness that may benefit from buprenorphine

Describe Approaches to Expand Knowledge and Skills in Buprenorphine prescribing

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