Screening for Substance Use in Rural Primary Care: a Qualitative Study of Providers and Patients.
Elizabeth C SaundersSarah K MooreTrip GardnerSarah FarkasLisa A MarschBethany McLemanAndrea MeierNoah NesinJohn RotrosenOlivia WalshJennifer McNeelyPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2020)
Though stakeholders agree on the importance of implementing universal screening, concerns about the patient-provider relationship, the consequences of disclosure, and privacy appear heightened by the rural context. Findings highlight that strong relationships with providers are critical for patients, while in-clinic resources and training are needed to increase provider comfort and preparedness to address substance use.