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2022 Dec 22


Am J Otolaryngol


44


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Postoperative opioid protocol: A 5-year resident-led effort to standardize prescribing patterns.

Authors

Meyer C, Bresslour-Rashap É, Winters J, Riddick J B, Folsom C, Jardine D
Am J Otolaryngol. 2022 Dec 22; 44(2):103752.
PMID: 36586322.

Abstract

The combined impact of variable surgeon prescribing preferences and low resident prescribing comfort level can lead to significant disparity in opioid prescribing patterns. We report an update on the expanded scope of this now 5-year, resident led initiative to standardize postoperative prescription practices within the Department of Otolaryngology.