Substance abuse issues in oral and maxillofacial practice Journal Article
| Authors: | DeFalco, R. J.; Erlichman, M.; Tickoo, S.; Passik, S. D. |
| Article Title: | Substance abuse issues in oral and maxillofacial practice |
| Abstract: | Substance abuse has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families, and the community. Medications with abuse potential play an important role in the management of pain and are widely prescribed by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Reducing the likelihood of abuse and providing appropriate pain management for the known abuser are critical aspects of perioperative patient management. Health care providers are not immune to substance abuse and may, in fact, be at an elevated risk. Identification of impaired providers is essential to help them find the appropriate treatment and counseling and to prevent harm to their patients, family, friends, or associates. © 2010. |
| Keywords: | review; pain; diagnosis, differential; differential diagnosis; motivation; psychological aspect; malpractice; drug abuse; substance-related disorders; decision making; oral surgery; dental care; ethics; risk management; substance abuse; addiction; oral and maxillofacial surgery; reward; dental care for chronically ill; professional impairment; surgery, oral |
| Journal Title: | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1042-3699 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co. |
| Date Published: | 2010-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 527 |
| End Page: | 535 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.coms.2010.07.011 |
| PUBMED: | 20970719 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: OMSCA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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