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The American Medical Association strongly supports individualized patient care decisions for patients with pain, including access to non-opioid alternatives or opioid therapy when indicated. Find how how the AMA supports patients with pain.

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Mar 18, 2016 ·
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Patient satisfaction surveys need to better address pain management: Fighting opioid epidemic

Medicare patient satisfaction surveys pose problems for physicians managing pain. Pressure to prescribe opioids may contribute to epidemic. Ohio takes action to change questionnaire.

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Putting patient at the center of pain management: Fighting opioid crisis

When it comes to the comprehensive management for chronic pain, recognize that patients with a history of alcoholism or substance use disorder are at higher risk for abuse, and should be managed very carefully.

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