May 31, 2015
Question:
Answer:
Lack of insurance coverage for alternative remedies such as homeopathy and acupuncture.
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
Lack of availability of medical marijuana for debilitating medical conditions.
Lack of patient and provider understanding that opioids do not alleviate chronic pain.
Lack of training in pain and addiction for health professionals, societal medication mania, and providers’ confrontation phobia.
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