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Policy makers ignore the role of evidence based treatment for opioid dependence

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Makary and colleagues, refreshingly, acknowledge that doctors’ habits have contributed to the inappropriate introduction and management of opiates.1 I have some cautionary points to add. We must be careful that,… Click to show full abstract

Makary and colleagues, refreshingly, acknowledge that doctors’ habits have contributed to the inappropriate introduction and management of opiates.1 I have some cautionary points to add. We must be careful that, in raising awareness of this matter, people who have a clear medical need for these drugs are not denied them; an over-reaction would …

Keywords: evidence based; ignore role; makers ignore; based treatment; role evidence; policy makers

Journal Title: British Medical Journal
Year Published: 2017

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