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Health Matters - S1E45: Don’t Always Rely on Painkillers for Your Chronic Pain

Health Matters - S1E45: Don’t Always Rely on Painkillers for Your Chronic Pain
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01 May 2023 09:00AM
18 mins

Many patients with chronic pain have been prescribed opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Our guest explains why such treatments aren’t always the solution.

Guest: Dr Bernard Lee, Consultant Pain Specialist and CEO of the Singapore Pain Center

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