Publications by authors named "Emma Jacques"
Can Urol Assoc J
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Doctors are giving out too many opioid painkillers after surgery, which can lead to problems like unused pills and risks of addiction.
- In a study of 60 patients who had certain surgeries for cancer, it was found that most of them didn't need as many painkillers as they were prescribed.
- The study suggests doctors should be more careful about how many opioids they give patients after surgery to avoid leftover pills and help keep patients safe.
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