Opioid Wisely. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Opioid Wisely. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published March 2018

Opioid Wisely.

Choosing Wisely Canada

Opioid misuse is a concern in both the United States and Canada. This campaign shares 14 specialty-specific recommendations to improve opioid safety in Canadian hospitals. An Annual Perspective discussed the opioid crisis as a patient safety concern.

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