Breaking the pain contract: A better controlled-substance agreement for patients on chronic opioid therapy.

Tobin, Daniel G; Keough Forte, Kristine; Johnson McGee, Summer · Cleve Clin J Med · 2016

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Abstract

"Pain contracts" for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy, though well-intentioned, often stigmatize the patient and erode trust between patient and physician. This article discusses how to improve these agreements to promote adherence, safety, trust, and shared decision-making.

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