Leslie J. Blackhall, MD, on Unregulated Opioid Access: Consequences and Outcomes
2018 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology SymposiumLeslie 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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