May, 2025
May 2025
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
Elizabeth Saenz: Stigma associated with opioids use for palliative care causes unnecessary suffering
Sep 15, 2024, 01:17

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