Patients leaving hospital sometimes need opioids. Doctors can reduce risks of long-term use and dependence
- Written by: Ria Hopkins, PhD Candidate, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
ShutterstockHospital patients are often given strong, opioid pain medicines when discharged home after surgery and other treatments. This can sometimes lead to long-term use and dependence.
New national standards, released today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, aim to reduce prescribing that increases the risk of...
