Patient Education Can Reduce Opioid Abuse: MD Podiatrist

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Healthcare providers play a prominent role in minimizing opioid misuse. Cautious prescribing habits with limits enforced on the quantity of opioids prescribed, close follow-up, and consistent and frequent provision of opioid education are musts.” 
 
“Evidence points to the powerful positive impact of patient education in promoting safety around opioid use. Most people who misuse prescription opioids obtain them from family or friends. Storing opioids in the open or not disposing of unused opioids increases the availability of these opioids for misuse by others,” says Dr. Michaels.