• Med. Clin. North Am. · Jan 2016

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    Exploring the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain: When, How, and for Whom?

    • Abigail Brooks, Courtney Kominek, Thien C Pham, and Jeffrey Fudin.
    • Pain Management, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
    • Med. Clin. North Am. 2016 Jan 1; 100 (1): 81-102.

    AbstractThis article provides a broad overview regarding intent to initiate and consider ongoing chronic opioid therapy (COT) for treatment of chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). COT should be an individualized decision based on a comprehensive evaluation, assessment, and monitoring. It is imperative that providers discuss various risks and benefits of COT initially and at follow-up visits, and continue appropriate monitoring and follow-up at regular intervals. The decision to initiate or continue opioid therapy is based on clinical judgment; however, it is understood that opioid and other medication therapy represent one piece of the complete treatment plan for patients with CNCP.Published by Elsevier Inc.

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