Journal of general internal medicine
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Little is known about pain care offered to patients discontinued from long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) by their prescriber due to aberrant behaviors versus other reasons. ⋯ These findings highlight the variability in referral rates for different types of non-opioid pain treatments and challenges accessing specific types of pain care.
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Burnout and depression are prevalent among resident physicians, though the supportive role of the program director (PD) is not well defined. ⋯ Despite a high prevalence of burnout and depression, residents are unlikely to seek help on their own. Program directors have an important role in assessing and promoting the wellness of their residents. The majority of residents wants their PD to inquire about wellness and may be more likely to seek and receive help if recommended and facilitated by their PD.
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Editorial Comment
Suffering Begets Suffering, and the Future of Primary Care.