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Themed Issue on the Opioid Epidemic.

November 29, 2017

Benzon HT, Anderson TA, eds. Anesth Analg. 2017;125(5):1427-1778.

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Anesthesiologists provide pain management services in both perioperative and inpatient settings. Articles in this special issue review factors that contribute to the opioid epidemic and how anesthesiologists have a role in developing solutions. Topics covered include prescription monitoring, cancer care, and medicolegal concerns of pain medication management.

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