Self-Reported Practices and Emotions in Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study of German Physicians

Self-Reported Practices and Emotions in Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study of German Physicians

Background: The pressure on physicians when a patient seeks pain relief and their own desire to be self-effective may lead to the prescription of strong opioids for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). This study, via physician self-reporting, aims to identify and measure (i) physician adherence to nation...

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Main Authors: Erika Schulte, Frank Petzke, Claudia Spies, Claudia Denke, Michael Schäfer, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Ralph Hertwig, Odette Wegwarth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
chronic noncancer pain
WHO III opioids
prescription
guideline adherence
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/9/2506

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