Damned if they do, damned if they don't: the need for a comprehensive public policy to address the inadequate management of pain.
Amy Dilcher examines the need for a comprehensive pain policy and argues that opioids--highly effective drugs for pain management--should be legally and practicably accessible to medical professionals and their patients, as and when needed to provide relief from pain. The article synthesizes a number of perspectives regarding the regulation of pain management and demonstrates that the inadequate treatment of pain stems from a multitude of barriers. After reviewing Congressional action on the topic, Ms. Dilcher concludes with recommendations for a more comprehensive pain policy that would enhance the management of pain.
Dilcher
Amy J
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D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033161:Government Regulation; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D008007:Licensure, Medical; D008484:Medicaid / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006278:Medicare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D037041:United States Government Agencies
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid