Ethical Dilemmas in Pain Management: An Approach to Opioid Treatment

Course type

MicroCPD

Study time

<1 hour

CPD Points

2 Ethical

Price

R100

MicroCPD Summary


This MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals (HCPs) with the skills to navigate the ethical complexities of opioid prescribing in pain management. Participants will explore ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, and justice while addressing real-world challenges like opioid dependence, treatment refusal, informed consent, and family pressure.

Using clinical case examples, structured frameworks, and evidence-based strategies, this course promotes ethical, patient-centred decision-making in both acute and chronic pain settings. It also offers guidance on documentation, communication, and risk mitigation across varied clinical scenarios.

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  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this MicroCPD, you will receive a certificate of completion from EMGuidance. CPD certificates will be submitted to the HPSCA for processing. Additionally, all certificates will be recorded and made available in the CPD Tracker, which can be accessed under the profile section for your convenience and record-keeping.
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