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Discharge Opioid Prescriptions

Adam Fambiatos1†, Alex Konstantatos2
1Anaesthetic Registrar, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
2Consultant Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Edited by: Dr Amanda Baric
†Corresponding author e-mail: adamfambiatos@gmail.com

Published March 14, 2023

Abstract

This tutorial covers the principles of safe and rational prescribing of opioids for patients on discharge from hospital after surgery. It is intended to be relevant to a wide range of prescribers.

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