PCP Notification Of Methadone/Lorazepam Wean Dictate Note To Patient

pcp notification of methadone/lorazepam wean dictate note to patient pcp for patients being discharged on methadone/lorazepam taper or with

PCP Notification of Methadone/Lorazepam Wean
Dictate note to patient PCP for patients being discharged on
methadone/Lorazepam taper or within 48 hrs. of last dose.
Use work type 40
Script as follows:
OFFICE STAFF PLEASE PRESENT THIS TO PHYSICIAN
Dear Dr.
We are writing with regards to your patient
who has been hospitalized here at Dell Children’s Medical Center with
a diagnosis of
In order to provide adequate analgesia and sedation he/she required
several days of treatment with narcotics and/or benzodiazepines. In
order to prevent withdrawal symptoms he/ she was placed on a
methadone/lorazepam taper. As is doing well and ready for
discharge, we are continuing to wean therapy on an outpatient basis.
The parents/guardians have been instructed on proper administration of
the medication as well as symptoms of withdrawal.
Although the risk of withdrawal is low, please contact us if you see
any sign or symptoms that you feel might be related to withdrawal.
Common symptoms of withdrawal include:
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Severe sleep disturbance
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Irritability, tremors
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Hallucinations
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Feeding difficulties (poor feeing, diarrhea, vomiting)
Please see discharge summary for your patient’s methadone/lorazepam
weaning plan.
You can reach Pediatric Intensivist 24 hours a day at 512-402-4236
with any concerns.