Chronic noncancer pain management: Integration of a nurse-led program in primary care

Chronic noncancer pain management

Integration of a nurse-led program in primary care
 

Research article published in Canadian Family Physician March 2023, 69 (3) e52-e60

Abstract

Problem addressed Chronic noncancer pain is often excessively managed with medications (most notably opioids) instead of nonpharmacologic options or multidisciplinary care—the gold standards.

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