PATIENT RESOURCES (documents & videos)

VA Standard Patient Education on Opioid Safety:      
Taking Opioids Responsibly - For Your Safety & the Safety of Others (2014). (2018 document & 2014 video below)
Presentation created verbatim from the 2014 Patient Information Guide on Opioids for Chronic Pain; developed by the VA National Pain Management Program & the VA National Center for Ethics in Health Care in support of VHA Directive 1005, 5/6/2014.  Please note that document (October 2018 patient guide revision) link above provides even more information in a more holistic manner.

Battlefield Acupuncture Patient Education

Presentation created from various resources associated with a VA/DoD training program on Battlefield Acupuncture.
PAIN CLASS for Veterans (and others) with Chronic Pain
TAKE CHARGE OF PAIN website dedicated to supplementing self-management of chronic pain. (requires registration prior to free use program)
Pain Treatment Options - Patient Education, American Pain Foundation
Dr. Mike Evans Explains: (videos)
Scripted Talking Points with Patients about Chronic Pain and Opioid Risks
Proper Back Hygiene for Sleeping and General Activities -- Illustrated Guidance
WE ARE NEVER giving you drugs in the ER (YouTube Taylor Swift song parody)