Primary care providers' perspective on prescribing opioids to older adults with chronic non-cancer pain: A qualitative study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of opioid medications as treatment for chronic non-cancer pain remains controversial. Little information is currently available regarding healthcare providers' attitudes and beliefs about this practice among older adults...
Main Authors: | Turner Barbara J, Granieri Evelyn, Papaleontiou Maria, Moore Alison A, Spitz Aerin, Reid M |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/35 |
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