Why Your Pharmacist Is the Most Underused Member of Your Care Team

<p>Most patients decline the pharmacy consultation. Dr. Melissa Durham wants you to stop doing that. On this episode of The Chronic Truth, clinical pharmacist and USC Pain Center professor Dr. Melissa Durham talks with Kim about the pharmacist's role in chronic pain management, de-escalating meds, catching dangerous interactions, identifying drugs that have been forgotten about for years, and advocating for patients when the system creates roadblocks. She covers the opioid epidemic's three waves, the unintended consequences of the CDC guidelines, and what you can do right now to get more out of your healthcare team. Find her at @thepainpharmacist on Instagram and thepainpharmacist.com.<br /> <br />CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS <br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Chronic Pain Management</p><p>02:54 The Role of Pharmacists in Pain Management</p><p>05:48 Navigating the Opioid Epidemic</p><p>09:02 The Evolution of Pain Relief Strategies</p><p>11:51 The Importance of Medication Management</p><p>15:12 Building Relationships with Pharmacists</p><p>18:01 Integrating Technology in Healthcare</p><p>21:00 The Patient's Role in Their Care</p><p>24:05 Conclusion and Resources</p><p><br /></p><p><b><strong>CONNECT &amp; RESOURCES</strong></b><br /><br /><b><strong>Instagram:</strong></b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepainpharmacist/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thepainpharmacist</a> <br /><b><strong>LinkedIn:</strong></b> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadurhampharmd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Melissa Durham</a><br /><b><strong>Website:</strong></b> <a href="https://www.thepainpharmacist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thepainpharmacist.com</a><br /><b><strong>Clinic:</strong></b> <a href="https://www.keckmedicine.org/centers-and-programs/pain-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">USC Pain Center, Los Angeles, CA (Keck Medicine)</a><br /> </p><p><b><strong>The Chronic Truth Podcast:</strong></b><br /> <br />🌐 Website: <a href="http://chronictruthpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>chronictruthpodcast.com</strong></b></a><br />📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chronictruthpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>@ChronicTruthPodcast</strong></b></a><br />📘 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chronictruthpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>@chronictruthpodcast</strong></b></a><br />💬 Share Your Story: