Who's Afraid of Buprenorphine?: An Interview with Dr. Ben Thompson

The Integrative Palliative Podcast

Buprenorphine gets a bad rap. Many physicians aren't clear on how to use it and we tend to shy away from things we don't understand.
But what if a patient comes onto your service who is taking buprenorphine? We really shouldn't turn our collective heads away from this potentially very useful medication. Instead, we should learn more and increase our comfort so we can best care for all of our patients.
That's where Dr. Ben Thompson comes in. He shares his expertise in using buprenorphine for patients with addiction and also for patients without addiction who suffer from pain. Did you know that buprenorphine might be just the right medication for an older, frail patient? Come listen and you'll understand why.
You can reach Dr. Thompson at:
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Delia Chiaramonte, MD
Giving physicians the tools and confidence to ease the suffering of their complex and seriously ill patients
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