Opioids Fail Rigorous New Test for Chronic Pain

Our presenter, Dr. Ron Feise, a practice management consultant and coach with RJF Consulting, said, "Overall, the scientific results do not support initiation of opioid therapy for moderate to severe chronic back pain or hip or knee osteoarthritis pain. Dr. Krebs, the lead medical investigator in this clinical study recommended maximizing non-medication therapies and focusing on helping patients improve their lives, not just their pain".