The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #187 Buprenorphine Master Class: Managing Opioid Use Disorder for the Generalist
Dec 9, 2019
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Michael Fingerhood, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins and an addiction medicine expert, dives into the art of managing opioid use disorder. He shares valuable techniques for initiating buprenorphine treatment like a pro. The conversation highlights the importance of building therapeutic relationships and understanding the differences between treatment options. Personal experiences are shared, fostering an open dialogue about substance use and a patient-centered approach to recovery. It's both educational and engaging!
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Dedication to Addiction Care
- Dr. Michael Fingerhood shares his lifelong dedication to underdogs battling addiction and HIV.
- He treasures a basketball signed by the 1970 New York Knicks as a symbol of his passion.
Early Exposure to Opioid Crisis
- Michael Fingerhood's early exposure to opioid use disorder came from a methadone clinic opening in his Brooklyn apartment building.
- A medical student during the HIV epidemic, he witnessed systemic indifference, which inspired his addiction medicine mission.
Power of Patient-First Language
- Using patient-first language transforms adversarial relationships into meaningful treatment collaborations.
- This approach reduces burnout and increases job satisfaction among providers.