Open AccessChronic pain and opioid analgesic use: A case report
Author(s) -
Quah Michael C. H.,
Marney Bethany C.,
Cooper Richard J.,
Dickson Jon M.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4370
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic pain , opioid , analgesic , intensive care medicine , opioid epidemic , harm , anesthesia , pain management , physical therapy , receptor , political science , law
Relationship‐based medical care is essential in the management of chronic pain. Opioids are often ineffective and can cause significant harm. However, there is significant time pressure, and there are insufficient resources and guidelines for GPs to be able to offer alternatives, putting the NHS at risk of a growing opioid epidemic.