The association between primary care appointment lengths and opioid prescribing for common pain conditions

The association between primary care appointment lengths and opioid prescribing for common pain conditions

Abstract Background While brief duration primary care appointments may improve access, they also limit the time clinicians spend evaluating painful conditions. This study aimed to evaluate whether 15-minute primary care appointments resulted in higher rates of opioid prescribing when compared to ≥ 3...

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Main Authors: John C. Matulis, Kristi Swanson, Rozalina McCoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Schedules and appointments
Primary care
Practice patterns
Opioids
Quality
Safety of healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11215-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11215-5

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