Behind every prescription is a story of compassion, risk, and trust.
 
Now available in audiobook format, Beyond the Prescription Pad takes listeners beyond the headlines of the opioid crisis and into the real exam room, where clinicians must balance science, stigma, law, and human suffering in just fifteen minutes.
 
Through compelling narration, Dr. Desmond A. Atem, DNP, FNP-BC, shares powerful stories and insights from the frontlines of healthcare. He reveals the hidden complexities of pain care, the role of opioids, and the critical balance between compassion and safety.
 
Listeners will learn:
Why not all pain is the same—and why “hurt” doesn’t always mean “harm.”
Where opioids provide relief, where they fail, and how prescribers use them wisely.
How safety policies impact everyday patients and families.
The role of bias in pain management, and what true fairness looks like.
Practical steps families, patients, and communities can take to improve care today.
 
With a voice that is warm, clear, and empathetic, this audiobook brings the realities of America’s pain and opioid crisis to life in a way that is accessible, honest, and deeply human.
 
📌 Format: Digital Audiobook
📌 Listening Time: 1hr:30mins
📌 Delivery: Instant access after purchase
📌 Perfect for: Commuters, clinicians, students, families, and anyone seeking to understand the opioid crisis beyond the headlines.
 
👉 If you believe that safety and compassion should travel together, this audiobook belongs in your library.