Patients with multiple or complicated health issues are a rapidly growing portion of the population. As questions have increased from DOCS Education members on the EliteDOCS Forum about how to treat them, DOCS Education has a two-day advanced course titled Sedation Solutions. During this course, you discuss how to treat patients with illnesses such as tumors, systematic diseases, transplants, psychological disorders and post-cancer treatment. After the course you will be more confident and knowledgeable in caring for one of the fastest growing population of patients — the medically complex. The following study is an example of what is covered during the informative Sedation Solutions course.

Question:

I have a hundred tabs of Sonata® that have never been used but recently expired. Can I still use them in a pinch? I will be getting a new supply shortly. It's quite expensive, and I am trying to find a less expensive source.

Dr. Anthony Feck, Dean of DOCS Education Faculty explains:

With regard to your expired zaleplon, I would not use it. There isn’t any risk to the patient, but it will lose some of its effectiveness, and if there were ever a problem, your liability would increase because you used an expired drug. Since it is expensive, I would recommend that you write a script for it and have the patient bring it to the office.

The information contained in this, or any case study post in Incisor, should never be considered a proper replacement for necessary training and/or education regarding adult oral conscious sedation. Regulations regarding sedation vary by state. This is an educational and informational piece. DOCS Education accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from any direct or indirect recipient's use of or failure to use any of the information contained herein. DOCS Education would be happy to answer any questions or concerns mailed to us at 3250 Airport Way S, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98134. Please print a copy of this posting and include it with your question or request.
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