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The following are a list of articles or content

These fall into one of the three categories above

How Objective Pain Management Can Save Lives and Prevent Addiction

This article explores the critical role of objective tools and methods in pain management to reduce the risks of opioid addiction. By focusing on measurable, evidence-based strategies, healthcare providers can ensure safer prescribing practices while addressing patient pain effectively.

https://kevinmd.com/2024/12/how-objective-pain-management-can-save-lives-and-prevent-addiction.html

The Hidden Dangers of Prioritizing Patient Happiness

This article highlights how prioritizing patient satisfaction scores can inadvertently lead to overprescribing opioids and other unnecessary treatments. It stresses the importance of balancing patient care with evidence-based practices to avoid long-term harm.

https://kevinmd.com/2024/02/the-hidden-dangers-of-prioritizing-patient-happiness.html

Are Teenagers More Vulnerable to the Effects of Opioids?

This article examines the heightened vulnerability of teenagers to opioid addiction due to biological, social, and emotional factors. It emphasizes the need for targeted prevention strategies and education to address this at-risk population.

https://kevinmd.com/2019/11/are-teenagers-more-vulnerable-to-the-effects-of-opioids.html

When the Standard of Care Is Bad Medicine

This article delves into instances where widely accepted medical practices can lead to poor patient outcomes. It calls for a critical re-evaluation of “standard care” protocols, especially in the context of opioid prescribing, to ensure patient safety and efficacy.

https://kevinmd.com/2019/07/when-the-standard-of-care-is-bad-medicine.html

Pain Is Not the Fifth Vital Sign

This article challenges the long-held notion of pain as the “fifth vital sign,” arguing that it has contributed to the overprescription of opioids. It advocates for a more nuanced approach to pain management that prioritizes patient safety and reduces dependency risks.

https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/pain-not-fifth-vital-sign

The Role of Healthcare Providers in Preventing Opioid Addiction

This article examines how healthcare providers can take proactive steps in opioid stewardship by employing evidence-based prescribing guidelines, educating patients, and using multimodal pain management strategies to reduce opioid reliance

https://example.com/the-role-of-healthcare-providers-in-preventing-opioid-addiction

Understanding the Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Families

This article delves into the ripple effects of opioid addiction on families and communities, offering insights into how support systems, counseling, and advocacy can play a role in recovery and harm reduction.

https://example.com/understanding-the-impact-of-the-opioid-crisis-on-families

Advocate for Change: The Role of Pain Assessment in the Opioid Crisis

This article explores how the healthcare system’s reliance on pain scores has contributed to the opioid crisis and examines the pivotal role that trial lawyers can play in holding providers accountable for flawed pain management practices. Key points include case studies on malpractice and the importance of expert medical testimony in driving reform.

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Myles Gart, MD, PC