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Developing Best Practices to Mitigate Opioid Abuse Is a Priority in Cancer Care

Developing Best Practices to Mitigate Opioid Abuse Is a Priority in Cancer Care

Karen Hande, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE;M. Rachel McDowell, ANCP-BC
July 23rd 2018

Opioids are prescribed to manage cancer pain because the benefits generally outweigh the risks and because of the ethical imperative for quick relief. However, patients are exposed to a degree of risk for misuse and abuse.

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