Interview with Dr. Ryan J. Li
Why did you feel that it was important to write Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology? What does your publication add to the field?
As with other surgical specialties, responsible pain management and responsible utilization of opioids has been deficient historically, but has garnered much attention and effort recently to reduce the risk of diversion and overdose. A comprehensive review of the knowledge we currently have will guide clinicians who actively manage pain.
What is the most exciting aspect of your new publication? What chapter or topic covered in Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology are you most excited about?
The perspectives for pain management throughout this book include those of surgeons, pharmacists, addiction specialists, and radiation oncologists. All perspectives are highly valued for our audience!
Who will find the greatest value from this book and why?
Otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons will have increased awareness of the options for multimodal pain management and perspectives from allied professionals.
What new ideas, practices, or procedures do you hope your readers take away from Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology?
A greater understanding of the rationale behind non-opioid options for pain management.
What problem do you hope the future generation of otolaryngologists will be able to solve?
Greater accountability in opioid utilization for pain management, maximizing non-opioid alternatives. I also hope the societal expectation for how pain management should look can be guided towards non-opioid strategies.
About the Author
Ryan Li, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Director, Head and Neck Robotic Surgery Program
Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship
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