Optimal Implementation of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs in the Emergency Department

The opioid epidemic is the most significant modern-day, public health crisis. Physicians and lawmakers have developed methods and practices to curb opioid use. This article describes one method, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP), through the lens of how to optimize use for emergency depar...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Joshua W. Elder, Garrett DePalma, Jesse M. Pines
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2018-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8695s0p8