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Episode 523: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 17: Clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing opioids, with Aili Langford and Associate Professor Carl Schneider

The Medical Journal of Australia

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Guidelines for Individualizing Opioid Prescribing and Deprescribing Plans

The chapter emphasizes the need for individualized opioid prescribing by GPs, including considerations for duration and cessation strategies. It underscores the importance of person-centered care, shared decision-making, and gradual tapering to mitigate risks associated with opioid use.

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