Medical Observer Opinion

Australia's CMO on why he wrote to 4800 GPs about their opioid prescribing

Professor Brendan Murphy
Professor Brendan Murphy
Professor Murphy is the Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Government and is the principal medical adviser to the Minister and the Department of Health.
3rd July 2019

Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy has published an open letter apologising for any anxiety and distress he caused with a letter he sent out to almost 5000 GPs a year ago informing them that they were among the top 20% of opioid prescribers.

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