OPI19 - Opioid Addiction and Misuse in Patients with Cancer

1. To better understand the differences between the terms: addiction, tolerance, and dependence in regards to opioid use.
2. Identify risk factors for opioid misuse.
3. Identify practical ways to treat cancer pain while addressing concerns for opioid misuse among those who are at risk.

AMA Accreditation

NYU Winthrop Hospital is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians through 3/31/2023. Provider #0006392

Nursing Accreditation

NYU Winthrop Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multi-State Division(NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Provider Number:  Provider# NY009-2020 through Oct 9, 2020.  

Social Worker Continuing Education Credit

NYU University Hospital, Office of Academic Affairs SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of Continuing Education for licensed social workers Provider #0319.