Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

Article

A rational approach to opioid use disorder in primary care

Author:

Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

Publish date: May 1, 2017

Treating addiction is quickly becoming part of primary care. Clinicians can no longer turn a blind eye toward this problem.

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Article

Breaking the pain contract: A better controlled-substance agreement for patients on chronic opioid therapy

Author:

Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

Publish date: November 1, 2016

Common limitations of current pain treatment “contracts,” and strategies to improve them.

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Article

In reply: Prescribing opioids

Author:

Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

Publish date: August 1, 2016

The intent of our article was to identify common problems when prescribing opioids for chronic pain.

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Article

Prescribing opioids in primary care: Safely starting, monitoring, and stopping

Author:

Daniel G. Tobin, MD, FACP

Publish date: March 1, 2016

Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Some patients benefit from opioids, but many suffer harm.

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