A Novel Use of the “3-Day Rule”: Post-discharge Methadone Dosing in the Emergency Department
Introduction: Methadone is a medically necessary and lifesaving medication for many patients with opioid use disorder. To adequately address these patients’ needs, methadone should be offered in the hospital, but barriers exist that limit its continuation upon discharge. The code of federal regulati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6hq9k398 |