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- Moira G Sim, Gary Hulse, and Eric Khong.
- Edith Cowan University, Australia. m.sim@ecu.edu.au
- Aust Fam Physician. 2004 Jun 1; 33 (6): 431-5.
BackgroundBack pain is a common presentation associated with opioid seeking behaviour.ObjectiveThis case study provides general practitioners with a practical approach to seeing patients with chronic pain whom they suspect of opioid dependence and describes a framework for managing chronic pain and dependence within the general practice setting.DiscussionBack pain, with or without opioid dependence, is commonly encountered in general practice. General practitioners frequently find themselves caught between the desire to treat and relieve symptoms, and not wanting to cause or exacerbate dependence. Clear guidelines and access to support are often lacking.
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