Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Patients in the US receive disproportionally higher amounts of opioids after operations compared with their non-US counterparts. We aimed to assess the relationship between perceived pain severity after operation and the amount of opioid medications prescribed at discharge in US vs non-US patients. ⋯ US patients are prescribed opioids at high rates and doses regardless of pain severity. Additional efforts should be directed toward tailoring opioid prescriptions to patients' needs.
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Comment Letter
Surgical Novelty During Pandemic: Keep It Safe and Simple.