Overview of Opiate Animal Jeezer Study

The Opiate Animal Jeezer study, published in The Lancet, investigates the use of opiates for lower back and neck pain. The study focuses on the effects of opiate prescription, emphasizing the need to prove the adverse outcomes associated with long wait times in emergency departments. The study analyzes data from a large research network in France and highlights the increased mortality rates for patients who experience extended waits before their inpatient bed is available. The study also links longer wait times to higher rates of infections and falls. The findings underscore the need to address hospital overcrowding, and the associated negative impact on patient outcomes.