Webinar: Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 17:45PM

To prescribe or not to prescribe: The ethical dilemma in opioid prescribing

Due to popular demand, Specialist Forum is hosting our second ethics webinar on the complexities of opioid prescribing. In this insightful session, Dr Shafrudeen Amod, a medical law consultant at MediSyn Clinical and Legal Consulting, will explore the challenging decision-making process behind opioid prescribing. He will delve into the balance between providing effective pain management and mitigating the risks of addiction and misuse, offering guidance on how to navigate these ethical dilemmas while ensuring patient care remains a priority.

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Conrad Strydom

Conrad Strydom

  • Editor: Medical Academic
Dr Shafrudeen Amod

Dr Shafrudeen Amod

  • Clinical Pharmacologist, Medical Ethicist, Medical Law Expert
Dr Amod is a clinical pharmacologist, medical ethicist, and medical law expert with extensive experience in clinical research. He holds a Certificate in Clinical Pharmacology from the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine (2009) and a master’s degree in law with a specialisation in medical law from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Amod also holds a PhD in clinical medicine, awarded with a full scholarship. He is a respected thought leader in medical ethics, a sought-after speaker, and frequently comments in mainstream media on clinical and ethical topics. Dr Amod actively contributes to national and international medical and medico-legal organisations and is engaged in several clinical research projects, including multi-centre trials in collaboration with international universities. This webinar is sponsored by Zydus in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the speakers’ own work and not influenced by Zydus in any way. This webinar is accredited for one (1) CEU and is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in South Africa.    

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