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Cleve Clin J Med
; 83(11): 827-835, 2016 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27824537
ABSTRACT
"Pain contracts" for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy, though well-intentioned, often stigmatize the patient and erode trust between patient and physician. This article discusses how to improve these agreements to promote adherence, safety, trust, and shared decision-making.