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Pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen.

Pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen. Source: AAP

There is questionable practice in Australian hospitals to supply patients with opium-based painkillers "just in case" This might lead to a life-long addiction. Emergency departments are still making people waiting for hours.

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By Vladimir Dubossarsky

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There is questionable practice in Australian hospitals to supply patients with opium-based painkillers "just in case" This might lead to a life-long addiction. Emergency departments are still making people waiting for hours.

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