Patient risk screening to improve transitions of care in surgical opioid prescribing: a qualitative study of provider perspectives.
Shelby HindsJacquelyn MillerMerissa MaccaniSarah PatinoShivani KaushalHeidi A RieckMonica WalkerChad M BrummettMark C BicketJennifer F WaljeePublished in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2022)
These findings provide context to address risk from prescription opioids in surgical transitions of care, which should include identifying high-risk patients, implementing a coordinated plan, and emphasizing actionable recommendations.