Myths about morphine
Keywords:
morphine myths, chronic pain, under-treatment of painAbstract
Undertreatment of chronic pain persists as a major health issue. A number of reasons have
been identified and professional and public misconceptions towards opioid prescription may
be one of the main problems. Based on the questions asked by health staff and patients, a
summary of what is called morphine myths is presented.
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