Describing the decision process of post-operative opioid and pain prescribing patterns in orthopedic and general surgeons

CONCLUSIONS: The prescribing patterns of surgeons and their keenness to assess patients for opioid abuse vary. Most surgeons did not actively participate in screening activities but rely on ancillary staff. Surgeons utilize federal and state laws to back prescribing patterns and thwart patient attempts for additional medications. Prescribers maintain a sense of self-confidence with their own knowledge and ability to taper and keep patients from becoming reliant on opioid prescribing.PMID:37644788 | DOI:10.5055/jom.2023.0787

Source: Journal of Opioid Management - August 30, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Cameron Lanier Tyler Melton Aaron Salwan Misty Jenkins Ruth Morelock Corinne Allen David Stewart Source Type: research