The potential for diversion of prescribed opioids among orthopaedic patients: Results of an anonymous patient survey.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Diversion of prescription opioid medication is a contributor to the opioid epidemic. Safe handling practices can reduce the risk of diversion. We aimed to understand: 1) if orthopaedic patients received instructions on how to safely handle opioids, 2) their typical s...

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Main Authors: Kala Sundararajan, Prabjit Ajrawat, Mayilee Canizares, J Denise Power, Anthony V Perruccio, Angela Sarro, Luis Montoya, Y Raja Rampersaud, University Health Network Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/278ca90d0dd547faaca62f8c0ecfaede
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