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 nurses, discusses the intricacies of methadone, discussing the use of methadone with the patient and their family, 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
• Determine the advantages of methadone
• Be able to explain the risks of methadone to patients and their families
• Summarize key points in using methadone safely in your setting

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