Learning Objectives ~ upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Recognize that the primary cause of the overdose problem is not overprescribing but rather the dangers presented by drug prohibition and the black market in combination with sociocultural/socioeconomic factors
• Examine how Supply-side solutions and efforts to restrict/limit prescriptions have exacerbated the overdose problem and fueled a surge in fentanyl/heroin abuse
• Conclude that solutions should focus on harm reduction measures as opposed to interfering with the doctor/patient relationship.

Date/Time: Friday, April 6, 2018 | 12:15 – 1:15 PM

Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Principal and Co-Founder - Private Group Surgical Practice, Valley Surgical Clinics, Ltd., Phoenix, Arizona

Innovation Minute: Benjamin L. Wright, M.D.

LOCATIONS:  Scottsdale Campus, Mayo Clinic Building - Taylor Auditorium } Phoenix Campus, Mayo Clinic Hospital, MH 1-212, |  Mayo Clinic Building, ARZ PX CB CC 363 | Other video conf locations: Mayo Clinic Primary Care-Phoenix Campus, Mayo Clinic Women's Health Internal Medicine-Thunderbird, Mayo Clinic Family Medicine-Arrowhead, Canyon Ranch Medicine Center, San Tan Medical Center

To receive CME credit and record attendance, text the unique presentation code to 507-200-3010 
Trainees must ALSO swipe to record their attendance.  Attendees must be present to receive code.

ABOUT Internal Medicine Grand Rounds are held weekly on Fridays for all physicians and allied health staff.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lunch will be served on the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses only.

ARCHIVED PRESENTATIONS Located in Internal Medicine, Department of -ARZ  video library at http://intranet.mayo.edu/charlie/internal-medicine-arz/home/archived-grand-rounds/.

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