Publications by authors named "Heidi M Young"
J Pain Symptom Manage
June 2013
Article Synopsis
- Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs) are implemented to prevent drug abuse and help doctors in making prescribing decisions for patients.
- A study examined how prescribing practices and patient pain scores changed for cancer patients before and after their initial visit to a palliative care clinic, using data from both patient charts and the Virginia PMP.
- Results showed an increase in long-acting opioid prescriptions from 45% to 73%, with patients reporting a median pain score reduction of two points, suggesting positive impacts on treatment practices and patient outcomes.
