Phoebe Cushman

Join Soraya Azari, an Associate Professor at UCSF specializing in chronic pain and addiction, and Phoebe Cushman, an Assistant Professor at UMass, as they dive into the complexities of managing chronic pain. They discuss innovative non-pharmacologic strategies and the importance of patient engagement. Learn about risk stratification before opioid prescriptions, effective tapering techniques, and the vital role of communication. Plus, uncover the latest research on alternative therapies like buprenorphine to enhance patient safety.