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Papers: 16 Feb 2019 - 22 Feb 2019


Human Studies


2019


J Pain Res


12

General practitioners and management of chronic noncancer pain: a cross-sectional survey of influences on opioid deprescribing.

Abstract

General practitioners' (GPs) views about deprescribing prescription opioid analgesics (POAs) may influence the care provided for patients experiencing chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). There are limited data addressing GPs' beliefs about deprescribing, including their decisions to deprescribe different types of POAs.