Preventing Harm from Opioids with Dr. Emanuel George

04/05/2022 30 min Episodio 15
Preventing Harm from Opioids with Dr. Emanuel George

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Episode Synopsis


Pain management is a delicate practice, as accidental overdoses have quadrupled over two decades. How do prescribers balance pain relief without harm? In this episode, Dr. Emanuel George, an Associate Professor in the HSC College of Pharmacy, contrasts the differences between opioid and non-opioid pain medications and introduces non-pharmacologic methods for pain management. He also touches on legislation that promotes/hinders safety. Download this episode to learn more!