Jane chats with Dr Jenny Stephens, pain specialist and anaesthetist at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
Jane and Jenny discuss:
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The significance of Australia's problem with prescription opioids
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How the risks of post-operative opioids may start before admission
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The problems, beyond dependance, caused by long term opioid use
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Risk factors for opioid dependance post-discharge
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How Australia compares to the rest of the world with regard to problems with prescription opioids
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The impact of a pharmacy-led intervention at St Vincent's Sydney
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Empowering junior doctors to stand up for good opioid prescribing
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Simple interventions pharmacists can make to help
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Empowering patients and managing their expectations around analgesia
Purple Pen Podcast