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New Study Could Change the Way Doctors Prescribe Opioids in the ER

New Study Could Change the Way Doctors Prescribe Opioids in the ER

by Meredith Cunningham | Nov 20, 2017 | Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Primary Care

Finally, some encouraging news about the opioid crisis. The results of a recent study could lead to a change in the way doctors prescribe opioids for pain in emergency departments. Findings from a randomized clinical trial, authored by Dr. Alex Chang, show that a...

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