Are doctors still prescribing too many opioids?

Benjamin Shingler · CBC News · A new study led by a McGill University scientist suggests opioid painkillers are not always beneficial — and sometimes harmful — as patients recover from minor surgery.

The research, published in The Lancet, examined the results of 47 randomized clinical trials in patients discharged after undergoing a minor or moderate procedure, ranging from molar extraction to foot surgery.

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The BC Rural Health Network’s Paul Adams had the opportunity to sit down and discuss rural healthcare on Carol James’ Journal… On this edition of

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