Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 1

Question 1

 

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Which statement accurately describes the impact of opioids on the worker's compensation system?

 

 

 

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The misuse 
and abuse of prescription opioids by injured workers  with chronic pain is a 
significant problem that inhibits an employee’s return to  work and results in 
increased worker’s compensation claims costs.
 

 

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Worker’s compensation stakeholders have yet to fully recognize 
 the impact of opioid misuse and abuse among injured workers with chronic 
 pain.
 

 

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The misuse and abuse of prescription opioids to treat injured 
 workers with chronic pain has had minimal impact on the worker’s compensation 
 system.
 

 

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Cost shifting has insulated the worker’s 
compensation system  from the impact of the opioid crisis.
 

 

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