COVID-19 and Chronic Pain Management
New Opioid Pain Management Guide Recommends Telehealth Patient Care
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, primary care physicians should provide opioid therapy for their patients through telehealth visits using two-way video such as Skype or FaceTime, or by telephone, according to a new guide issued by the AHRQ-funded Six Building Blocks program.
Advantages of telehealth visits include gaining insights into the patient’s home setting, making patients more comfortable by being able to receive care outside of a medical setting, and not having to travel to see their physician.
Audience
Care Managers
Community Health Workers
Nurses
Primary Care Provider (Physician, ARNP, or PA)
Psychologist/Mental Health/Psychiatrists
Practice type
Behavioral Health
Primary Care
Practice transformation
Opioid Use
Publication date
Sponsoring organization
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)