Background Balance between benefits and harms of using opioids for the management of
chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) must be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis …

Objective: This review quantified prescriber adherence to opioid prescribing guidelines for
chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). Method: We searched CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE …

Context This study is a systematic review of interventions to improve adherence to guideline
recommendations for prescribing opioids for chronic noncancer pain. Evidence acquisition …

British Columbia (BC) has been the hardest hit province in Canada's ongoing overdose
epidemic. As part of the province-level response, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of …

Objectives: Little is known about the consequences of the opioid epidemic on people living
with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP). This study examined this issue in people who lived in …

Drs. Gallagher and Hatcher advise that the Guideline's recommendations will be applied to
patients with cancer-related pain, acute pain, and pain at end of life. We wish to emphasize …

I am disappointed that Canadian Family Physician continues to publish pro-opioid articles
by authors who have declared conflicts of interest with opioid manufacturers. 1, 2 For the …

Drs Gallagher and Hatcher advise that the guideline's recommendations will be applied to
patients with cancerrelated pain, acute pain, and pain at the end of life. We wish to …

24. Schneider JP, Kirsh KL. Defining clinical issues around tolerance, hyperalgesia, and
addiction: a quantitative and qualitative outcome study of long-term opioid dosing in a …

Is there a way to end North America's opioid epidemic? North America is facing a crisis. The
first warning signs appeared in media reports of OxyContin abuse and over-prescription in …