The Myth of Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose

Author: Michael E. Schatman

Morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD) has been routinely used in clinical practice and as a research variable. Dr. Schatman discusses some of the ethical concerns attending the use of this flawed concept, for both clinical guidance and research validity.

Posted on September 26, 2017

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