MCSTAP Case Discussion Series: Session One: When Risks Outweigh Benefits: Discussing Changes to Opioid Doses - April 8, 2026

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Target Audience

Primary care physicians, internists, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Evaluate both clinician-level and patient-level facilitators and barriers to effective communication when initiating opioid dose- reduction and/or tapering.
  • Describe effective communication strategies for responding to intense patient emotions.
  • Recognize the importance of communicating a commitment to ongoing care, even when agreement about opioid prescribing cannot be achieved.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
04/08/2026
Course expires: 
05/15/2026
Rating: 
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Zoom
United States
MCSTAP Medical Director, CME Course Director
Christopher Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP
 
Faculty
Jennifer Bradford, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, UMass Chan Medical School
MCSTAP Physician Consultant
 
Amber L. Cahill, PsyD
Associate Director, Center for Integrated Primary Care, UMass Chan Medical School
 
BU CCE Operations Manager: Naomi Moeller

In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1 hour of opioid education.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
  • 1.00 Participation
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