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Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups
Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often
New tech can have unforeseen consequences if it improperly flags patients or doctors
Pre-pandemic study finds that RNs and others faced elevated risks
Opioid use disorder medication remains underused, and cost appears to contribute, studies show
Coordinated funding is needed to improve treatment and address social determinants of health
More than 80% of patients completed screening in the first 30 days
Strategy involves a "whole-of-government" response, says Rahul Gupta
Only 16% of discharge doses were within 5 MME of inpatient daily consumption, study showed
Fentanyl involved in nearly all deaths with the powerful animal sedative
Australian trial finds no difference in pain scores over 6 weeks
