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NPF Special Programs: The New Understanding of Pain - PowerPoints and audio recordings and video now available Dr. Howard Heit - - Pain Management (PowerPoint and Video available)  Dr. Heit is board certified in internal medicine (diplomat) and gastroenterology (diplomat). He is also certified in addiction medicine by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is certified as a medical review officer (MRO). He is a fellow of the Dr. Heit is a founding board member and treasurer of the International Association for Pain and Chemical Dependency. He is the recipient of the Marie Nyswander Award, which is given at the International Pain and Chemical Dependency Conference to an individual who has helped to build a bridge between pain and addiction and who has been a spokesperson for the compassionate and humane treatment of patients with pain. Dr. Heit was also instrumental in forming the Liaison Committee on Pain and Addiction of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the From 1990-1996, Dr. Heit served as medical addictionologist for Alcohol and Drug Services for
Video from Dr. Heit's Presentation The 10 Principles for Doctors Prescribing Opiates to Pain Patients Dr. Howard Heit gives the 10 principles, or as he calls them, the "10 commandments" that all doctors must consider before prescribing opiate medications to pain patients. Drug Abuse vs. Pain Management Dr. Howard Heit describes how good pain management has been hindered due to increasing use and misuse of opiate medications. Setting Boundaries with Pain Patients Dr. Howard Heit describes how he sets boundaries with his pain patients. He argues that as long as doctors set up proper boundaries with their patients, they should be able to prescribe the medications that their patients need.
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