Key points for the appropriate use of opioids in chronic non-cancer pain
The objectives of this report are: (1) to formulate recommendations and protocols that guarantee the appropriate duration and use of opioid therapies to prevent their serious side effects; (2) to determine the information required before an opioid is prescribed in relation both, to the patient and the medication selected; (3) to propose tools for the adequate follow-up of patients
Ana I. Henche Ruiz. Médico de Familia, Experta en Adicciones , Unidad de Conductas Adictivas (UCS) de Toledo. Servicio de Psiquiatría. SESCAM
José Manuel Paredero Domínguez. Farmacéutico de Atención Primaria. Servicio de Farmacia de Atención Primaria. Gerencia de Atención Integrada de Guadalajara. SESCAM