Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Save Lives

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Save Lives
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2019-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309486483

The opioid crisis in the United States has come about because of excessive use of these drugs for both legal and illicit purposes and unprecedented levels of consequent opioid use disorder (OUD). More than 2 million people in the United States are estimated to have OUD, which is caused by prolonged use of prescription opioids, heroin, or other illicit opioids. OUD is a life-threatening condition associated with a 20-fold greater risk of early death due to overdose, infectious diseases, trauma, and suicide. Mortality related to OUD continues to escalate as this public health crisis gathers momentum across the country, with opioid overdoses killing more than 47,000 people in 2017 in the United States. Efforts to date have made no real headway in stemming this crisis, in large part because tools that already existâ€"like evidence-based medicationsâ€"are not being deployed to maximum impact. To support the dissemination of accurate patient-focused information about treatments for addiction, and to help provide scientific solutions to the current opioid crisis, this report studies the evidence base on medication assisted treatment (MAT) for OUD. It examines available evidence on the range of parameters and circumstances in which MAT can be effectively delivered and identifies additional research needed.

The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine

The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine
Author: Abigail Herron
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1273
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975107969

Derived from ASAM’s definitive work,Principles of Addiction Medicine, 6th Edition, this companion resource is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners in psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine specialists and other healthcare workers who provide care to patients with substance use disorders. Streamlined and easy to use, the Essentials volume provides authoritative information on everything from the pharmacology of addiction through diagnosis, assessment, and early intervention—all in concise, easy-to-navigate format for ease of reference.

The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine

The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine
Author: Shannon Miller
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1984
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1496371003

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Thoroughly updated with the latest international evidence-based research and best practices, the comprehensive sixth edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) official flagship textbook reviews the science and art behind addiction medicine and provides health care providers with the necessary information to not only properly diagnose and treat their patients, but to also serve as change agents to positively impact clinical service design and delivery, as well as global health care policy.

Physician Mental Health and Well-Being

Physician Mental Health and Well-Being
Author: Kirk J. Brower
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319555839

This book explores the important topic of mental health and related problems among physicians, including trainees. The all-too-common human response of “suffering in silence” and refusing to seek help for professional and personal issues has ramifications for physicians who work in safety-sensitive positions, where clear-headed judgment and proper action can save lives. Problems covered include burnout, disruptive and unprofessional behaviors, impaired performance, traumatic stress, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, and suicide. The authors of this work include psychologists, psychiatrists, and other physicians who diagnose and treat a range of patients with stress-related syndromes. Among their patients are physicians who benefit greatly from education, support, coaching, and treatment. The book's content is organized into three parts with interconnecting themes. Part I focuses on symptoms and how physicians’ problems manifest at the workplace. Part II discusses the disorders underlying the manifesting symptoms. Part III focuses on interventions at both the individual and organizational levels. The major themes investigated throughout the book are developmental aspects; mental health and wellbeing as a continuum; and the multifactorial contributions of individual, interpersonal, organizational, and cultural elements to physician health. This book is intended for anyone who works with, provides support to, or professionally treats distressed physicians. It is also intended for healthcare leaders and organizations that are motivated to improve the experience of providing care and to change the culture of silence, such that seeking help and counsel become normal activities while minimizing stigma. By writing this book, the authors aim to outline effective pathways to well-being and a healthy work-life balance among physicians, so that they may provide optimal and safe care to their patients.

Senate Bill

Senate Bill
Author: California. Legislature. Senate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1916
Release: 1979
Genre: Bills, Legislative
ISBN:

Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare

Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare
Author: Kimberly New
Publisher: Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-11-23
Genre: Medical personnel
ISBN: 9781556459375

Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare Kimberly New, BSN, JD Theft of controlled substances at hospitals has always been a problem of paramount importance, but even with increased security measures, it still occurs. Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare discusses the issue of drug diversion in detail and demonstrates the components of a solid prevention plan. Loaded with tools and checklists, this book is designed to help hospital security officials create awareness of the drug diversion problem. You will learn how to design a program to keep staff accountable for drug administrations, as well as audits that monitor drug distribution from delivery to patient administration. This resource will help you: Establish an effective drug diversion prevention plan among hospital staff Understand the fundamental issues of drug diversion Create awareness among staff using tools and checklists Learn to recognize suspected diverters and mitigate problem areas in your hospital Effectively confront and deal with diverters in your facility

The Handbook of Physician Health

The Handbook of Physician Health
Author: American Medical Association
Publisher: American Medical Association Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The book focuses on helping readers better understand the health care needs of physicians, the barriers to getting appropriate care, and the ways to improve access and the care itself. The material covers what is known about problem areas generally but emphasizes what is unique to physicians. From the stress of residency to the affects of aging, the book serves as a reference on health issues faced in every stage of the physician life cycle.

Assembly Bill

Assembly Bill
Author: California. Legislature. Assembly
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1512
Release: 1979
Genre: Bills, Legislative
ISBN: