Comparison of Opioid Prescribing Patterns in the United States and Japan: Primary Care Physicians' Attitudes and Perceptions
Conclusions:
Lower opioid use was reported in Japan, especially for acute pain, which may help minimize long-term use. Patient expectations and satisfaction seem to influence opioid prescribing in both countries. The United States could learn from Japanese regulatory and cultural perspectives.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - Category: Primary Care Authors: Onishi, E., Kobayashi, T., Dexter, E., Marino, M., Maeno, T., Deyo, R. A. Tags: Family Medicine World Perspective Source Type: research
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