AHRQ Patient Safety Network ► Reevaluating the Safe Use of Opioids.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network





Reevaluating the Safe Use of Opioids.

National Patient Safety Foundation. August 6, 2015; 1:00–2:00 PM (Eastern).

Accidental opioid misuse is a concern in both the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. This webinar will review safety issues associated with the use of opioids, patients at increased risk for adverse events, and methods to augment its safe use in perioperative settings.

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