Who's Afraid of Buprenorphine?: An Interview with Dr. Ben Thompson

Buprenorphine gets a bad rap. Many physicians aren't clear on how to use it and we tend to shy away from things we don't understand. But what if a patient comes onto your service who is taking buprenorphine? We really shouldn't turn our collective heads away from this potentially very useful medication. Instead, we should learn more and increase our comfort so we can best care for all of our patients.That's where Dr. Ben Thompson comes in. He shares his expertise in using buprenorphine for patients with addiction and also for patients without addiction who suffer from pain. Did you know that buprenorphine might be just the right medication for an older, frail patient? Come listen and you'll understand why.You can reach Dr. Thompson at:@[email protected] out his virtual hospice and palliative care education series at hapcvirtualdidactics.com.Reach out anytime,Delia Chiaramonte, MDGiving physicians the tools and confidence to ease the suffering of their complex and seriously ill patientswww.integrativepalliative.comStay in touch by signing up here: https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/tiipm-keep-in-touch Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/