OCOM 7030 - Addiction, Pain and Palliative Care

This two-week course focuses on addiction, pain and palliative care. Addiction topics include abuse of and dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs and illicit drugs, as well as other addictions. Topics include chronic pain, palliative care and hospice. A holistic approach to comprehensive pain and symptom management and insights into caring for these patients from a primary care standpoint will be discussed. A solid foundation in the management of addiction, pain and end-of-life care is a crucial component of medicine that students find very helpful in their personal and professional lives.