title: Regulatory issues in pain management.
abstract: Undertreatment of pain continues to be a serious public health problem. The use of opioid analgesics is considered essential for chronic pain management and palliative care. Pharmacists are encouraged to become involved in initiatives to improve pain management.
authors.affiliation: Pain and Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Joranson
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Berger
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D059408:Pain Management; D010166:Palliative Care; D010595:Pharmacists
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid