2023
Paths Forward for Clinicians Amidst the Rise of Unregulated Clinical Decision Support Software: Our Perspective on NarxCare
Buonora M, Axson S, Cohen S, Becker W. Paths Forward for Clinicians Amidst the Rise of Unregulated Clinical Decision Support Software: Our Perspective on NarxCare. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2023, 39: 858-862. PMID: 37962733, PMCID: PMC11043299, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08528-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical decision support toolClinical decision support softwareHealthcare institutionsOpioid prescribingOverdose epidemicPatient encountersIndividual cliniciansPatient careProprietary formulaRigorous external validationCliniciansWider implementationExternal validationPrescribingPotential harmSufficient evidencePublic healthDecision support softwareDecision support toolSpecific actionsMortalityCare
2016
Prescribing opioids in primary care: Safely starting, monitoring, and stopping
Tobin DG, Andrews R, Becker WC. Prescribing opioids in primary care: Safely starting, monitoring, and stopping. Cleveland Clinic Journal Of Medicine 2016, 83: 207-215. PMID: 26974992, DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.83a.15034.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsChronic opioid therapyChronic noncancer painPrimary care providersPrescription drug abuseNoncancer painOpioid therapyOpioid misusePrimary careCare teamCare providersEpidemic proportionsMeaningful benefitPatient communicationOpioidsDrug abuseAdverse effectsAbusePainOutpatientsPatientsTherapyCare