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Guidance on Opioid Tapering

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For various reasons, patients experiencing chronic pain and their healthcare team may decide to reduce or discontinue use of opioid medications. Opioid tapers must be individualized and take into consideration ongoing pain management with nonopioid treatments to be optimally executed.

Released: March 01, 2023

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Heather J. Jackson

Heather J. Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP

Associate Professor
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Administrative Director of Advanced Practice
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC, and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.

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This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see this link for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.

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Disclosure

Primary Author

Heather J. Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP

Associate Professor
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Administrative Director of Advanced Practice
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Heather J. Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.