#156 Chronic Pain, Opioids, Tapers
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Navigating Opioid Prescriptions for Chronic Pain
This chapter explores the intricacies of prescribing opioids for chronic pain management, particularly in a 75-year-old patient scenario. It discusses the limitations of opioids, highlighting research findings and advocating for careful risk assessment and patient engagement in treatment plans. The chapter also examines alternative pain management strategies, tapering protocols, and the use of medications like buprenorphine to enhance patient outcomes while minimizing risks.
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