Provider perspectives on emergency department initiation of medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is ubiquitous and its sequelae contribute to high levels of healthcare utilization, yet AUD remains undertreated. The ED encounter represents a missed opportunity to initiate medication assisted treatment (MAT) for patients with AUD. The aims of this st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07862-1 |