Robbin Cohen MD MMM, Daniel Engelman MD, Stephen Lahey MD, Stephen Yang MD, and Linda Martin MD MPH
The opioid epidemic, especially in the United States, has prompted many physicians to re-evaluate their prescription writing habits when it comes to narcotics. This is a video of an STS panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Robbin Cohen. It includes both cardiac and general thoracic surgeons, with a discussion focused on ways they are modifying surgical techniques and pharmacological strategies, deploying multidisciplinary team-based efforts, and supporting the STS's legislative priorities aimed at helping to ease the crisis.
You can also access the podcast of this panel discussion here.