Privilege of prescribing medication for pain management

Privilege of prescribing medication for pain management

Prescription opiates is an appropriate medical response for pain management. The prescriptions are from licensed medical professionals who are committed both ethically and professionally to prescribe responsibly. Using the internet, find an article on a physician who misused the privilege of prescribing medication for pain management. Discuss your thoughts on policy and appropriate steps to manage those who abuse the privilege to prescribe medication.

As opioid use remains a public health emergency, write an essay responding to the issues of the over prescribing of opiates for medical management of pain, public policy, and treatment. Make use of the resources.