Release Date: Jun 2019
CC: PC, MK, PBL, ICS, PR, SBP
Jennifer M. Colby, PhD, DABCC (CC, TC), FAACC
Medical Director of Toxicology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the circumstances that spawned the opioid epidemic in the U.S.
- List best practice testing strategies for pain management/rehabilitation purposes.
- Explain potential pitfalls in interpreting drug testing results.
Who should attend? Practicing Pathologists, Residents, Doctoral Scientists, Bench Supervisors, Bench Technologists & Technicians, Students
Description:
This webcast course will provide an overview of the current state of the opioid crisis in the U.S. and will focus on the role of the laboratory in supporting the patients and physicians who are on the front lines. The course will review the epidemiology of opioid abuse, lab-based testing, relevant laboratory practice guidelines, and potential issues related to test results. The course will also touch on potential legal issues associated with opioid-related testing.