Primary care providers' perspective on prescribing opioids to older adults with chronic non-cancer pain: A qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of opioid medications as treatment for chronic non-cancer pain remains controversial. Little information is currently available regarding healthcare providers' attitudes and beliefs about this practice among older adults...

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Main Authors: Turner Barbara J, Granieri Evelyn, Papaleontiou Maria, Moore Alison A, Spitz Aerin, Reid M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/35