Brightspots: What Works In Health Care

In response to the opioid overdose epidemic and new science suggesting that opioids are not indicated for chronic pain, Dr. Kristen Silvia of Scarborough Family Practice in Scarborough, Maine set out to limit or eliminate her chronic pain patients' need for chronic opioids. This episode of Brightspots shares her insights into how a compassionate and thoughtful tapering regimen can have a dramatic impact.  Brightspots is a monthly podcast series focusing on the work of front line health care providers whose innovations are improving patient experience, reducing cost, addressing population health and increasing provider satisfaction.