Express Learners: Watch the basic S.O.A.R. conversation and setting limits videos. View the S.O.A.R. pocket cards and "Words that Work" Infographics, Opioid Contract, and complete opioid conversation scripts.
Expert Learners: Complete express path and watch additional S.O.A.R. conversation and view MI path based on your interest level.

Watch MI Tapering Video

In this clinical example, you will see a practitioner working with a patient to reduce his use of opioid medications.

Note the use of motivational interviewing skills.

Running time 8:33 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_nrpFNWJAU&feature=youtu.be

View the MI Pocket Cards

MI quick reference card (2).pdf

View "Words that Work" Scripts

Words That Work for Opioid Conversations Short Version.pdf

View Complete Script for Having Difficult Opioid Discussions

Opioid Conversation Scripts-Words that Work-Full Version (1).pdf

Setting Limits and Behavioral Contracts

In this interview segment, Dr. Blum describes how to use a behavioral contract to prevent problems at the time you start prescribing opioids for a patient and talks about how to set limits in an emphatic and non-blaming way if that does become necessary.

Running time 6:13 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUIRxO8-__g&feature=youtu.be

View a Typical Contract that You Can Use in Practice

SamplePatientAgreementForms.pdf

Expert Path

View S.O.A.R. Content