Elizabeth Saenz: Stigma associated with opioids use for palliative care causes unnecessary suffering

Elizabeth Saenz, Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer UNODC, shared a post on X:

“Stigma associated with opioids use to alleviate cancer related pain and for palliative care causes unnecessary suffering.

Rational prescription, adequate monitoring, and a strong doctor-patience alliance are key to ensure no patient is left behind.”

Source: Elizabeth Saenz/X