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02/17/2024
2024 OAPA Pharmacology Conference - Presentation #2
Friday, April 12, 2024, from 9-10 a.m.
Humanizing the Management of Opioid Withdrawal
Presented by Mike Czajka, PA-C, Cleveland Clinic
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of harm reduction
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal
- Explore pharmacological interventions for opioid withdrawal
- Implement individualized treatment plans and enhance communication skills for patient engagement
Speaker Biography:
For the past eight years, Michael (Mike) Czajka, PA-C, has been a part of Cleveland Clinic's Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team, where his focus has centered on hospital-based consultation and education. Alongside the clinical role, he has had the privilege of mentoring numerous students from numerous programs, sharing insights, and fostering growth. Mike is adjunct faculty at Chatham University in Pittsburgh and lectures on psychiatry related topics at Baldwin Wallace University.
Mike's professional interests delve into disordered eating and weight-inclusive care, areas where he is committed to advancing treatment approaches. He is dedicated to merging practical experience with education, contributing to a compassionate and effective approach to psychiatric care.
