What Health Providers Told Older Adults About Opioid Use (IMAGE)

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

What Health Providers Told Older Adults About Opioid Use

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Findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging show that while most older adults who received an opioid pain medicine prescription got information about using it, most didn't hear from their provider about when to reduce their dose, key risks, or how to dispose of leftovers.

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