Include Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Opioid Management Training
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research Array EducationPhysician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are at the heart of patient care in Appalachia, often taking the lead in managing pain and prescribing medications. Their role is significant, but their training in opioid management falls short when compared to their physician counterparts.