| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8833421 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Median opioid use after surgery was 27% of the total prescribed, and only 18% of patients reported receiving disposal instructions. Significant variability in opioid prescribing and use after surgery warrants investigation into contributing factors.
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Authors
Mayo H. MD, MS, Ashley C. BA, BS, Ruby L. BA, Kristin MD, Bruce PhD, Thomas P. PhD, MPH, Peter MD, Jesse S. MD, FACS, S Elizabeth MD, Charles D. MD,