Drug Addict
Should You Give Drug Seekers the Benefit of the Doubt?
Yes, there are addicts out there. But helping people with their pain is a big part of your job. Here’s how to deal.
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Top 10 Signs Your Patient May Be a Drug Seeker
How do you recognize someone who may be seeking narcotics inappropriately? Here’s a tongue-in-cheek list with some serious advice.
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Treating Pain: The “Candyman” Conundrum
Believe your patients and you avoid the added task of being the narcotics police. Also, you can often discharge them more quickly. The downside: Some patients might be lying to get pain meds.
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Treating Pain: How Nurses Get Caught in the Middle
Making an honest assessment of a patient’s pain medication needs can be a guessing game, but reaching the wrong conclusion could hurt the patient – and your career.
Read More...How Do I Deal with a Drug Seeking Patient?
Some people “fake” or exaggerate their chronic illnesses in order to obtain drugs. These patients are often hospital regulars who are readmitted time and time again. If you suspect that a patient seeking certain drugs is an addict, here’s what to do.
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