Chronic Opioid Therapy

Chronic Opioid Therapy

Preparing for Your Appointments

We may have done this a million times. But I did this worksheet the other day and found it very useful and my doctor thought it was very eye opening as well. This is another document from the American Pain Foundation. I hope you find it useful as well. 

http://www.painknowledge.org/physiciantools/COT/COT_Preparing_for_Appts.pdf

Chronic Opioid Therapy

Chronic Opioid Therapy

Dos and Don’ts to Help Avoid Problem

Using Opioids Safely and Responsibly

If you are a family member, friend or patient. This is very important!

This is a very tough subject for a lot of us. I thought this really needed to be addressed and found this wonderful resource from the American Pain Foundation. Please take the time to read this very short document. 

http://www.painknowledge.org/physiciantools/COT/COT_Dos_and_Donts.pdf

Patient Guide to Pain Care Providers

The following information is designed to empower you with the understanding of different types of doctors, based on their background, training, specialty, added qualifications and clinic setting. This is intended to help you make informed decisions for your pain care. Regardless of how you find potential providers, you the person in pain should know what credentials your physician has to treat pain and the type of pain clinic that you have chosen to visit.

http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/dis_cond/Patient%20Guide%20to%20Pain%20Care%20Providers.pdf