Denial: The Greatest Barrier to the Opioid Epidemic.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
"Why can't you be like my old doctor?" This essay explores my experiences as a new family physician in a rural town endemic with liberal opioid prescribing practices and opioid addiction. I detail my inner turmoil while overcoming resistance to change, the influence of these experiences on my professional growth, and my decision to offer medication-assisted treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Opioid-Related Disorders
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'