Adopting the multifaceted treatment strategy spelled out in a federal report will require much more attention, says James Atchison, D.O., medical director of the Center for Pain Management at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
In the wake of the nation's opioid epidemic, the University of Tenn. Medical Center developed a systematic approach to caring for patients in pain using pathways.
In the wake of the nation's opioid epidemic, the University of Tennessee Medical Center has developed a systematic approach to caring for patients in pain, with three specific treatment pathways.
In light of the nation’s opioid epidemic, hospitals are transforming their cultures so that pain pills are no longer the first line of defense in busy emergency departments and primary care clinics.
In light of the nation’s opioid epidemic, hospitals are transforming their cultures so that pain pills are no longer the first line of defense in busy Emergency Departments and primary care clinics.
Obama Administration urges Americans to take a few moments to remember those lost to heroin and prescription painkiller overdoses, while also supporting those recovering from addiction.
Obama Administration urges Americans to take a few moments to remember those lost to heroin and prescription painkiller overdoses, while also supporting those recovering from addiction.
Plus, HHS commits $53M to fight opioid epidemic, and the debate over what's worn in the surgical department in this week's roundup of health care news.
Plus, HHS commits $53M to fight opioid epidemic, and the debate over what's worn in the surgical department in this week's roundup of health care news.