Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate pain management is critical for patient health and well-being. A new study published today in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), has found that physicians prescribed less pain medication during night shifts than during the day.
New study finds doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts than during the day
Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate pain management is critical for patient health and well-being. A new study published today in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), has found that physicians prescribed less pain medication during night shifts than during the day.