UK physicians push for standard-of-care opioid treatment for incarcerated patients
In a recently published commentary, UK HealthCare physicians call for standard-of-care treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among patients who are incarcerated. The viewpoint article highlights some of the barriers to initiating medication for opioid use disorder for addicts behind bars. Dr. Greg talks with one of the authors of the opinion piece: UK’s 2022 Bell Addiction Medicine Scholar Anna-Maria South M.D.
UK physicians push for standard-of-care opioid treatment for incarcerated patients
In a recently published commentary, UK HealthCare physicians call for standard-of-care treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among patients who are incarcerated. The viewpoint article highlights some of the barriers to initiating medication for opioid use disorder for addicts behind bars. Dr. Greg talks with one of the authors of the opinion piece: UK’s 2022 Bell Addiction Medicine Scholar Anna-Maria South M.D.