Presentation Summary: Addiction liaison team (ELSA in French) provide care at the bedside of hospitalized patients, whether or not their condition is related to addiction. Managing opioid-dependent patients suffering from pain-related issues requires a specific care organization. We have observed that this population may be reluctant to seek care at addiction treatment centers due to various stigmas associated with substance use disorders. Through several case studies, we will present the care pathway and the role of the ELSA for patients with suspected opioid use disorder related to prescription opioids (tramadol, codeine, oxynorm, morphine, fentanyl), covering detection, reporting, and management.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will:
Identify the organization of addiction care in France, and more specifically for opioid use disorders.
Recognize the various clinical situations related to prescribed opioid use disorder.
Identify the role of liaison teams in the screening and management of prescribed opioid use disorder.
