Weaning Healthcare Providers Off Our Addiction to Prescribing Opioids

Authors

Richard A. Berkman, MD

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

5-19-2023

Comments

Presentation: 1:06:16

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Why spine surgeons should avoid operating on chronic opioid patients
• What are the dangers of opioids beyond just addiction?
• Managing postoperative pain without opioids
• The PRO dilemma

Recommended Citation

Berkman, MD, Richard A., "Weaning Healthcare Providers Off Our Addiction to Prescribing Opioids" (2023). Department of Neurosurgery Presentations and Grand Rounds. Presentation 29.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/neurosurgerygr/29

Language

English