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Leslie J. Blackhall, MD, on Unregulated Opioid Access: Consequences and Outcomes

2018 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium

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Leslie J. Blackhall, MD, of the University of Virginia, discusses abuse of opioids, prescribing responsibly, and reducing cancer pain while also decreasing the risk of misusing these agents.



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