Introduction

My name is Tyana Teguh, I am currently studying at Saint

Josephs Institution International, Singapore. I am on my last year
(grade 12) in the IB diploma (the education system my school
adopts) and as part of our assessed project, I am writing an
extended essay. The essay will discuss the effect of opioid painkillers
on Indonesias economy, comparing it to that of Americas. In order
to produce my best result, I am conducting an interview with several
doctors regarding this issue.
It would be greatly appreciated if all questions are answered,
however, please feel free to not answer any sensitive question(s). If
any phrasing or words come off as offensive, I apologize for any
discomfort that may have been caused.
General information
-Name and title of the person interviewed:
-Field of expertise (e.g general practitioner, anesthesia, etc)

Interview Questions
1. Has the thought of using painkillers ever crossed your mind? If
not, why?
2. What is the procedure when you encounter a patient who
needs opioid painkillers?
(only answer if relevant to previous experience)
How confident are you when prescribing opioid painkillers?
What are the most widely prescribed opioid painkillers?
What level of pain is deemed suitable for opioid painkillers?
What is the most common age group to receive opioid
painkillers?
7. Are there any restrictions implemented by the hospital/
government regarding the prescribing of opioid painkillers?
8. How prone is addiction to the patients that are exposed to
opioid painkillers?
9. Do you think addiction have/ will become a social &
economical threat? Why?
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All the information collected will be strictly used for the purpose
of my extended essay. Thank you for taking the time to
participate in this interview!