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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Main Authors: Eleanor Black, Kok Eng Khor, Apo Demirkol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/8/3/150