Opioids and driving: education gaps in advanced cancer.

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2021)

According to documentation in medical records, clinicians infrequently assessed driving status on opioid initiation and rarely provided education regarding opioid-related driving risks. Further research and clearer guidance regarding opioids and driving safety in the cancer population are required.

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