This episode delves into opioid prescribing, when to use this appropriately in post operative and palliative care settings. Side effects to counsel patients on including nausea/vomiting/constipation/sedation. Toxicity and key features of this. What signs to look out for in patients where you have a concern about addiction or dependence. Alternative anaglesia that may help patients avoid opioid use. This episode also includes a sample explanation for students on how to broach difficult discussions about opioid prescribing. Subscribe to our Spotify for £1.99 a month to help support us and get access to additional content :) 🎧 Listen & Follow:🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/01yz38z...🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...▶️ YouTube → / @oscetalkpod 📸 Instagram → / oscetalk_ 🎵 TikTok → / oscetalk_ Rss Apple Podcaster →
