Pain management study reveals patient confusion about opioid addiction
Monday, April 13, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Emergency department patients have misperceptions about opioid dependence and want more information about their pain management options, according to a new study. The study found that patients seen in the emergency department for acute pain expressed a desire for better communication from physicians about their pain management options, along with discussion of the risks of opioid dependence.