The Changing Landscape of Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion
Although drug abuse itself is not new, it has changed over the years.
All articles by Colleen Hall
Listen To Patient Complaints When Discussing Unresolved Pain
Many nerve entrapments fly ‘under the radar.’
‘Minor’ Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Anything But Minor
Evaluating for concussions, other sports-related injuries is imperative as student athletes head back to school and on to the playing field.
Prescribing Pain Medications for Workers’ Compensation Patients
The longer the claim remains open, the greater the likelihood opioids will be used to treat chronic pain.
Some Patients in Pain More Complicated to Treat Than Others
Patient-specific treatment is best for patients who may be at risk of abusing their medication or those with physical complications.
Pain Management and the Groundhog Day Phenomenon
Thorough documentation can reduce medicolegal exposure and risk of regulatory sanction.
Adolescent Patients With Chronic Pain Different From Adults, Children
How adolescents approach their chronic pain condition at their current age has an effect on how they will experience their condition in adulthood.
Address Mental Health Barriers in Chronic Pain
Depression, substance abuse are commonly reported in patients who have chronic pain.
Pharmacogenetic Testing: A Good Tool for Treating Patients with Pain
Pharmacogenetic testing yields information that informs how an individual will metabolize medications.
