Clinical questions to be addressed:
For patients with chronic non-malignant causes of pain, who will benefit from narcotics and how should these agents be prescribed?
How should patients with drug-seeking behavior be identified and managed?
What are the safest and most effective methods of pain management for malignancy-related pain?
What adjunctive treatments can improve outcomes and counter the side effects of chronic narcotic administration?
Are there potential licensing or liability issues related to aggressively prescribing narcotics?