A215 PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE ARE FREQUENTLY PRESCRIBED OPIOID ANALGESICS WHEN DISCHARGED FROM THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer a substantial burden of morbidity related to chronic abdominal pain and are susceptible to opioid dependence and abuse that is associated with increased rates of depression, hospitalization, and mortality. While opioid prescription and renewal by a single provider minimizes the long-term risk of misuse, many patients with IBD will seek out care in the emergency department (ED)...