A drawing explores equilibrium through music, medicine, and art.

This commentary explores legal, ethical, and practical considerations for pharmacists and prescribers working together to address uncertainty in drug prescribing.

Defining typical appearance as a goal of health service provision is harmful and unnecessary for traits that are stigmatized but neither harmful nor distressing.

Social work perspectives on whether prescribers should authorize opioid refills emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to patient self-determination.

Considering chronic opioid use when planning elective surgery would likely enhance team communication, decrease stigma, and facilitate care transitioning and long-term planning.

Both physicians and pharmacists have responsibilities to ensure that opioids are prescribed and dispensed for legitimate medical purposes and to meet legal requirements.

A 3-step analgesic ladder was introduced in 1986 and needs change. Surgical interventions could reduce opioid use and motivate expansion of current pain management approaches.

Responding to opioid use disorder as a US public health crisis requires all clinicians to recognize addiction as a treatable disease.

Robotic-assisted techniques demand enhanced team communication and feedback in operating room settings. 

Chicago Street Medicine implements HHC to improve health outcomes and care continuity for patients experiencing homelessness.