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Chronic pain and opioid analgesic use: A case report
Michael C H Quah1, Bethany C Marney2, Richard J Cooper3
1The Medical School The University of Sheffield Sheffield UK.
Clinical Case Reports
|July 14, 2021
Summary
Effective chronic pain management requires relationship-based care, not just opioids. General Practitioners (GPs) need better resources and guidelines to offer alternatives and prevent an opioid epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- General Practice
- Public Health
Background:
- Relationship-based medical care is crucial for managing chronic pain effectively.
- Opioid medications are frequently ineffective for chronic pain and carry substantial risks.
Observation:
- General Practitioners (GPs) face significant time constraints.
- Inadequate resources and guidelines limit the implementation of alternative pain management strategies.
- The National Health Service (NHS) is at risk of an escalating opioid epidemic.
Findings:
- Current clinical practices in chronic pain management are insufficient.
- Lack of support for GPs hinders the adoption of non-opioid alternatives.
- The current approach exacerbates the risk of opioid dependence and related harms.
Implications:
- There is a critical need for enhanced resources and clear guidelines for GPs in chronic pain management.
- Implementing relationship-based care and non-opioid alternatives is essential to mitigate the opioid crisis.
- Policy changes are required to support GPs in providing comprehensive chronic pain care and reduce reliance on opioids.
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