Description:
Conversion from opioids to methadone is a complex practice and one that should not be entered into without proper training, knowledge, and a certain level of comfort. This presentation, directed to physicians, discusses the intricacies of methadone and the end result, greatly reduced pain for the patient.

Objectives:

• Be able to explain the utility of methadone for pain in the hospice and palliative care setting
• Evaluate the advantages of methadone
• Be able to explain the risks of methadone to patients and their families
• Conclude key points in using methadone safely in your setting

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