In this 5 minute video, Dr. Don Teater, medical advisor at the National Safety Council, discusses evidence of the effectiveness of opioid medicine for the treatment of pain and the risks of opioid prescribing. Dr. Teater offers advice to health care providers about safe opioid prescribing and alternatives to opioid prescriptions for treating pain.
Funding Source: National Safety Council
Opioid Advice for Doctors: A Path to Healthier Prescribing
A video for health care providers about safe opioid prescribing