I’ve described the ongoing debate over use of opioids for chronic pain, and shared information about a group of physicians who are attempting to reduce the damage caused by careless over-prescribing. Their attempts have created some backlash, as described here.
Feel free to comment in response — here or there, or both!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012873602_drugs12m.html
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I am a Psychiatrist and PhD Neuroscientist in solo, private practice in NE Wisconsin. I treat adults, children and adolescents for all psychiatric conditions, with an emphasis on improving the strength of the doctor/patient relationship through longer appointments, greater access, and frequent e-mail communication.
I teach psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and provide psychiatric servicies for the U of WI Oshkosh Campus. Finally, I provided expert witness testimony for a wide range of cases related to psychiatry, neurology, addiction, and chronic pain. I am Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and lifetime-Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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Last reviewed: 28 Dec 2011
APA Reference
Junig, J. (2011). The Debate Continues. Psych Central.
Retrieved on February 23, 2012, from http://blogs.psychcentral.com/epidemic-addiction/2011/12/the-debate-continues/
