PPP059 - Interventions to Imporove Analgesic Prescribing with Dr Jenny Stevens
Jane chats with Dr Jenny Stephens, pain specialist and anaesthetist at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
Jane and Jenny discuss:
The significance of Australia's problem with prescription opioids
How the risks of post-operative opioids may start before admission
The problems, beyond dependance, caused by long term opioid use
Risk factors for opioid dependance post-discharge
How Australia compares to the rest of the world with regard to problems with prescription opioids
The impact of a pharmacy-led intervention at St Vincent's Sydney
Empowering junior doctors to stand up for good opioid…
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