GPs prescribing of strong opioid drugs for patients with chronic non-cancer pain: a qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice

David Seamark¹  Colin Greaves¹  Susan Blake¹  Clare Seamark¹ 

[1] Honiton Research Practice, Honiton, Devon, UK.

关键词: chronic pain;    opioids;    physician;    prescribing patterns;    primary health care;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp13X675403

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is common in the UK. GPs manage most patients with such pain. Previous research has suggested that prescribing is influenced by patient and doctor factors, but less is known about the decision- making process involved in prescribing opioid drugs for CNCP.

【 授权许可】

Unknown