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Perils when prescribing controlled drugs
Medical Economics, 02/04/08
Kern SI et al. - There are few more difficult or frustrating patients than those in need of long-term treatment with opiates or other controlled substances. Often the patient presents a very sympathetic picture: in chronic pain, debilitated, and dependent upon you for relief. And because strict regulations prohibit inappropriate or indiscriminate prescribing of controlled substances, treating the congenial patient seeking drugs can jeopardize your license and practice.
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