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Opioid Education Program, Cynthia De Atley
Opioid Education Program, Cynthia De Atley
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Pain management has become a challenging field both for the patients, their families, and providers. The rise of the opioid crisis has made the availability of opioids limited, even for those patients who truly need the life changing medications. Nurses, physicians, and administrators play a vital role in patient education and the education regarding the importance of using opioids safely. Lack of patient education regarding the use, misuse, and side effects of opioids can lead to potential injuries, overdose, and even death.
Providing patients with an educational program would greatly decrease their risk of misuse and abuse of opioids. During …