Dr. Murad Aldarayseh, from University of Kentucky, discusses Trauma-Informed Care in palliative care. Articles:Salama R, Simpson J, Eccles FJR, French M. Trauma-informed palliative care: A systematic scoping review of evidence sources describing concepts relevant to an emerging field of practice. Palliat Med. Published online March 23, 2026. doi:10.1177/02692163261425837. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41872750/ Toor H. Trauma-informed palliative care. CanContinue reading “Trauma-Informed Care in Palliative Care”
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Defining Suffering in Palliative Care
Dr. Kaylee Gouge, from University of Kentucky, discusses the emotional currency of the term “suffering” in palliative care, from perspectives in the pediatric ICU setting. This led to an engaging conversation with participants based on clinical experiences (discussion not recorded to preserve privacy). Article Grekov K, Batten J, Tate T, Anand KJS, Magnus D, HalleyContinue reading “Defining Suffering in Palliative Care”
Rural care provider experience of palliative care for people with substance use disorders
Dr. Alyssa Lambrecht from University of Kentucky discusses article – Tayba, L., Cuesta-Briand, B., Auret, K. et al. Palliative care for people with substance use disorders: a qualitative study of the experiences of rural primary care providers. BMC Palliat Care 24, 210 (2025). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40702457/ January 2026 Click on the picture to view the YouTube recording
Low Dose Naltrexone for Refractory Cancer Pain
Dr. Caleb Knisley from University of South Carolina discusses a study at MDACC on the use of low dose naltrexone for refractory cancer pain. Malik A, Ye A, Chung M. Low Dose Naltrexone for Refractory Cancer Pain: Case Series of Initial Safety and Effectiveness. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025;70(6):e492-e497. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.08.015 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40849024/ December 2025 Click on the pictureContinue reading “Low Dose Naltrexone for Refractory Cancer Pain”
Ethics of Behavioral Contracts in SUD
Author Justine Landi discusses her article from the journal Caring for the Ages about the ethics of behavioral contracts in skilled nursing facilities for patients with substance use disorders. She offers alternative solutions to support clinicians. “The Ethical Concerns Regarding Use of Behavioral Contracts in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Adults with Substance Use Disorders.” https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(25)00014-9/fulltextContinue reading “Ethics of Behavioral Contracts in SUD”
Access to Buprenorphine for Cancer Pain
Authors Amy Case and Mellar Davis review the role of buprenorphine for treatment of cancer pain and the barriers to accessing this effective medication from their JAMA Oncology Viewpoint article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40471576/ September 2025 Click on the picture to view the YouTube recording
Challenging the Utility of DSM 5 OUD Criteria in Problematic Prescription Opioid Use
MAPPIT reviews Jane Ballantyne’s article from the Journal of Addiction Medicine Challenging the Utility of DSM-5 Opioid Use Disorder Criteria for Diagnosing Problematic Prescription Opioid Use: Next Steps – PubMed. Prescription Opioid Dependence Syndrome (AKA Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence) and Prescription Opioid Use Disorder is discussed. August 2025 Click on the picture to view theContinue reading “Challenging the Utility of DSM 5 OUD Criteria in Problematic Prescription Opioid Use”
Urine Drug Monitoring in Palliative Clinic
Dr. Reed Nerness from UPMC discusses findings from a large academic medical cancer center that implemented a routine urine drug monitoring protocol. Article – Chevalier AVG, Agne JL, Rush LJ, et al. Longitudinal Urine Drug Testing Among Patients Receiving Opioids for Cancer Pain. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025;69(6):611-619. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.02.473 May 2025 Click on the pictureContinue reading “Urine Drug Monitoring in Palliative Clinic”
Methadone to Buprenorphine Using Low Dosing
Dr. Ashna Kamal from SLU describes opioid rotation from methadone to buprenorphine. Article – Tremonti C, Blogg J, Jamshidi N, et al. Methadone-Buprenorphine Transfers Using Low Dosing of Buprenorphine: An Open-label, Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. J Addict Med. 2025;19(1):75-82. doi:10.1097/ADM.0000000000001379 March 2025 Click on the picture to view the YouTube recording
Infectious Disease and Palliative Care
Dr. Nicholas Meade discusses the intersection of infectious disease and palliative care. Article – Smith AGC, Yarrington ME, Baker AW, et al. Beyond Infection: Mortality and End-of-Life Care Associated With Infectious Disease Consultation in an Academic Health System. Clin Infect Dis. 2024;79(4):864-870. doi:10.1093/cid/ciae325 January 2025 Click on the picture to view the YouTube recording