Leadership Roles in Opioid Stewardship and the Treatment of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Among Medical Toxicologists.

Joseph E CarpenterBrian Patrick MurrayMaryann Mazer-AmirshahiJoAn R LaesNicholas NaccaLewis S NelsonJeanmarie PerroneEvan S SchwarzTimothy J WiegandPaul M Wax

Published in: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (2019)

Medical toxicologists can serve as leaders to promote safe opioid prescribing practices through both institutional and governmental opioid task forces and opioid stewardship programs. They also provide important addiction-related clinical care to patients with OUD.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
healthcare
primary care
public health
health insurance
electronic health record
smoking cessation
affordable care act
drug induced