Module 1: Professional Accountability and Prescribing

Lesson 5

Synthesizing and applying the CPG to the clinical case study

• Does this clinical practice guideline recommend the use of benzodiazepines as a primary therapy for the treatment of restless legs Syndrome?
• What is the recommendation of this CPG for prescribing opioids for restless leg syndrome?
• What additional guidelines could you consult that would assist in providing the best information for this client (Laureen)?
  (HINT:  refer to previously presented CDS links list)

Exercise:

• Identify 2 additional guidelines you might consult.