2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-AANS/CNS Section on Pain, Question and Answer Session II

AANS/CNS Section on Pain, Question and Answer Session II

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In this video, a discussion takes place regarding the challenges faced by physicians and patients related to pain management and opioid use. The speaker highlights the lack of consideration for patients who have chronic pain and require acute pain treatment, as well as the potential negative effects of restrictive opioid regulations. The speaker also mentions the issue of inexperienced nurse practitioners prescribing opioids without proper supervision. The need for physicians to document and share instances where policies negatively affect patients is emphasized, along with the importance of advocacy and support from organizations like the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

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AANS/CNS Section on Pain, Question and Answer Session II

Keywords

pain management

opioid use

chronic pain

restrictive opioid regulations

advocacy