Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Craig Sheehan, 41, a former carpenter, has been prescribed oxycodone for four years since a back injury. He has come in asking for help to stop.
Take a focused history from Mr Sheehan
Counsel Mr Sheehan on the options and agree a plan
- You do not need to examine the patient
Current prescription
Oxycodone CR 20 mg twice daily; IR 10 mg up to 4 times daily PRN. ScriptCheckWA: one prescriber; last two scripts 6 and 8 days early.