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SGEM#419: Welcome Back – To Another Episode on Back Pain

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Navigating Pain Management: The Opioid Dilemma

This chapter explores the significant global issue of back and neck pain, emphasizing their role as leading causes of disability. It critically examines the efficacy of opioid prescriptions in treating these conditions, highlighting a clinical trial that shows limited benefits compared to placebo treatments. The discussion underscores the discrepancies between existing treatment guidelines and actual prescribing practices, raising important questions about the responsible use of opioids in pain management.

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