opiophobia
Opiophobia is the fear or aversion towards prescribing necessary pain medications by medical doctors for their patients.
Fear of medical doctors experience of prescribing needed pain medications for patients
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Concerns about addiction
Fear of legal consequences
Misconceptions about pain management
coping strategies
Seeking support from colleagues or supervisors
Attending workshops on pain management guidelines
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences with opioid prescribing
- • High levels of stress or burnout in medical professionals
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerging in the context of opioid crisis and increased regulations on opioid prescribing.
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