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Dr Gerald Sacks states that there is an increase in acceptance of the usage of the peripherally acting u00b5-opioid receptor antagonists. He has also seen an increase in the education background and in the knowledge base of health care professionals in both understanding the concept of OIC.
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Dr Gerald Sacks Has Seen an Increase in the Knowledge Base of Health Care Professionals in Understanding OIC Concept
Dr Gerald Sacks – An Anesthesiologist in Santa Monica Dr Gerald Sacks received his medical degree from UMass Chan Medical School. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. He provides pain relief during and after an operation, and treats acute and long-standing pain problems. Dr Sacks is affiliated with Olympia Medical Center and also specialized in Orthopedic Surgery and Pain Medicine.
He Explains Additional Treatment for OIC Management Dr Sacks links the role of lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter products to prevent it in patients. He states that it is the last thing for a patient to go to the emergency department for a manual disimpaction. It is an extremely unpleasant experience for the patient as well as the health care professional. Various stool softeners can be used to prevent adverse effects from opioids.
He Further Shares the Greatest Unmet Need in the Management of OIC Dr Gerald Sacks shares that the greatest unmet need in the management of OIC is the lack of education and time to have an in-depth discussion with the patient addressing the issue. He states that there is an increase in acceptance of the usage of the peripherally acting µ-opioid receptor antagonists. He has also seen an increase in the education background and in the knowledge base of health care professionals in both understanding the concept of OIC.
