First, Do No Harm : Marshaling Clinician Leadership to Counter the Opioid Epidemic.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academy of Medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Opioid abuse.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (58 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

National Academies Press 2017

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2023.

Summary:

This publication by the National Academy of Medicine addresses the opioid epidemic, a significant public health crisis affecting millions in the United States. It emphasizes the critical role of clinician leadership in countering the epidemic, advocating for improved prescribing practices, enhanced treatment services, and effective use of nonopioid analgesics. The book outlines a comprehensive strategy to balance the benefits and risks of opioid use, highlighting the importance of a coordinated response involving state governments, healthcare organizations, and key stakeholders. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, policymakers, and public health officials seeking to understand and combat the opioid crisis. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

What Is the Magnitude of the Opioid Epidemic?

Which Opioids Are Most Commonly Involved in Overdose Deaths?

What Are the Associated Characteristics of Those with Opioid Use Disorder?

How Does the Opioid Epidemic Impact Our Families and Our Communities?

What Has Driven the Epidemic?

Are Effective Pain Management and Opioid Crisis Mitigation Competing Priorities?

What Guidance and Assistance Is Available from Professional and Policy Organizations?

What Are Primary Clinician Opportunities to Counter the Opioid Epidemic and Its Consequences?

Summary Messages: Calling the Nation’s Clinicians to Action

References

Appendix A: Action Resources

Appendix B: Author Biosketches.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9780309705387

030970538X

9780309705363

0309705363

OCLC:

1393242461