Moving Medicine Policy shifts that will impact patients with pain I
Dec 10, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Humayun Chaudhry, President of the Federation of State Medical Boards, emphasizes the critical need for balanced opioid regulations that ensure patient access. Sarvam TerKonda, a former chair, advocates for a patient-centered approach to pain management that avoids a one-size-fits-all strategy. Sherif Zaafran highlights the inequities in pain management, stressing the importance of collaboration and coordinated care to support marginalized communities. Together, they delve into new guidelines and the future of pain care.
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Individualized Pain Care
- One-size-fits-all pain management is not prudent.
- Individualized care, evidence, and patient needs should guide treatment.
Reasons for Guideline Updates
- The FSMB updated its opioid guidelines due to new evidence and the ongoing opioid crisis.
- Other factors include chronic pain prevalence and inadequate pain treatment.
Balancing Regulation and Patient Care
- Focus on keeping patients in regulated care environments to reduce overdose deaths.
- Advocate for laws that give medical boards flexibility in defining and regulating pain.