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Opioid Pain Medicines: Safety Information for Patients and Families

Opioid Pain Medicines: Safety Information for Patients and Families

Patient-Oriented Resources

Handout for patients about effectiveness, adverse effects and safe handling of their opioid prescriptions. Provided by Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada

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Patient-Oriented Resources
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PDF Document
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Jul 4, 2025
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Psychiatry
Pain
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Family Medicine (Primary Care)
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine

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