Policy Options to Increase Physician Training Education in Proper Opioid Prescribing

Heisler, Elayne J.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Physicians;    Narcotics;    Medication abuse;    Employee training;   

RP-ID  :  IN10844
RP-ID  :  IN10844_2018Dec22

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the recommendations of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis regarding mandating "medical education and prescriber education initiatives in proper opioid prescribing and risks of developing an SUD [Substance Use Disorder]." It provides an overview on various policy options to encourage further training for physicians and other prescription empowered providers while in school and training as well as on the job.