GPs prescribing of strong opioid drugs for patients with chronic non-cancer pain: a qualitative study

• DOI: 10.3399/bjgp13x675403
• Publication Date: 2013-11-25T06:02:42Z
• Authors: David Seamark; Clare Seamark; Colin Greaves; Susan Blake
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis

Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is common in the UK. GPs manage most patients with such pain. Previous research has suggested that prescribing influenced by patient and doctor factors, but less known about decision- making process involved opioid drugs for CNCP.