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Learning Objectives
Outline the types of pain and effective approaches to managing different pain types.
Describe the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent guidelines for prescribing opioids.
Identify behaviors that are indicative of opioid seeking, diversion, addiction, and/or misuse.
Discuss federal and state laws pertaining to the prescription of controlled substances.
Create a plan to properly educate patients and families regarding safe opioid use.
Describe effects of, potential causes of, and approaches to minimize disparities in pain management.