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Surgeons' knowledge regarding perioperative pain management in patients with opioid use disorder: a survey among 260 members of the American College of Surgeons.

Jessica R BurgessKathleen C HeneghanTarra G BarotJonah J Stulberg
Published in: Patient safety in surgery (2024)
Nearly half of surgeons report discomfort caring for patients with OUD with the vast majority involving a consulting service to assist with their care. Most surgeons believe that it would be helpful to have guidelines regarding the care of these patients. This provides an opportunity for increased education and training on the perioperative management of patients with OUD and further collaboration with addiction medicine, psychiatry and pain management colleagues.
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