ED Management – July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
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Alarming Rates of Mortality in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Should Spur Action
Experts note only a small percentage of patients with this disorder are treated by addiction specialists or specialty clinics, and that other medical settings must develop innovative solutions.
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Health Promotion Advocate Extends Benefits Offered to Adolescents, Young Adults
These advocates identify risky behaviors and needs, link patients with care and resources, and use motivational interviewing techniques to nudge patients toward positive behavioral changes.
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Study: Reverse Triage Can Make a Meaningful Contribution to Capacity Creation
What happens when the demand for care primarily comes from pediatric patients?