Module 4 - Opioid Therapy Considerations

In this module, learn communication methods for educating patients and caregivers on safe opioid use, storage, and naloxone administration, and understand opioid use disorder behaviors and signs of misuse.

Carol Havens, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine Physician
Addiction Medicine Specialist
California Academy of Family Physicians

Dr. Havens is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She is recently retired from her position as Director of Physician Education and Development at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Northern California. Dr. Havens received her undergraduate degree in Medical Technology from Michigan State University and her medical degree from the University of Arizona. She completed her residency training at the University of California, Davis-Sacramento Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program where she also served as chief resident. She is Past President of the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) and Chair of the CAFP Education on Continuing Professional Development. She serves as a master faculty member of the Collaborative for REMS education (core-rems.org)
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Identify the risks and benefits of opioid therapy.
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Recognize behaviors that may be associated with opioid use disorder.