Responsible Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Scoping Review
Chronic non-cancer pain is common and long-term opioid therapy is frequently used in its management. While opioids can be effective, they are also associated with significant harm and misuse, and clinicians must weigh any expected benefits with potential risks when making decisions around prescribin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Pharmacy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/8/3/150 |