Publications by authors named "Preston A Smith"
Article Synopsis
- Prescribed opioids are a big part of the worldwide problem with addiction and health issues, and this study looks at how different healthcare organizations can help fix it.
- Researchers studied a wide range of people who suffered from health problems or died due to opioids prescribed for chronic pain that wasn't from cancer.
- They found that major organizations, especially in the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields, have a big influence on how doctors prescribe these drugs, which often leads to harm for patients.
Introduction: Although patient safety has improved steadily, harm remains a substantial global challenge. Additionally, safety needs to be ensured not only in hospitals but also across the continuum of care. Better understanding of the complex cognitive factors influencing health care-related decisions and organizational cultures could lead to more rational approaches, and thereby to further improvement.
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