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Battling Opioids Podcast: US Officials Warning Doctors about Prescriptions
Battling Opioids Podcast: US Officials Warning Doctors about Prescriptions
Battling Opioids Podcast: US Officials Warning Doctors about Prescriptions
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Tune into the Battling Opioids Podcast to hear how US health officials advise doctors on gradual opioid dose reductions to prevent addiction.
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Get the buttons here!US Health Officials Advise Doctors on Opioid Prescription Practices
Health officials say slow voluntary reductions of opioid doses can improve quality of life without worsening pain.
Picture this: you're in a doctor's office, discussing pain management options. In this episode of the Battling Opioids Podcast, JADonnelly chats with Paul Lazar about a critical update from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The agency has issued a six-page guide urging doctors to collaborate with patients when it comes to opioid prescriptions, rather than making abrupt changes that could lead to severe consequences.
The guide emphasizes the importance of gradually reducing opioid doses, a process that can take months or even years, to improve patients' quality of life without worsening their pain. This thoughtful approach aims to prevent addiction and support recovery. Additionally, the podcast highlights Geisinger's proactive steps in combating the opioid crisis. Over the past three years, they've significantly cut down on opioid prescriptions and opened four medication-assisted treatment centers across Pennsylvania.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how slow, voluntary reductions in opioid doses can make a world of difference.