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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:00 am
Conclusions: Abuse of prescription opioid medications is a significant economic and public health burden. Buprenorphine is a highly effective medication that is used in the outpatient treatment of opioidâ€Â?dependent patients. However, the DATA 2000 permits only physicians to prescribe this medication, substantially reducing patient access to potentially lifeâ€Â?sustaining treatment.Implications for practice: Like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, addiction is a chronic condition that can be treated with lifestyle modifications, patient education, and appropriate medication. NPs are highly effective caregivers to patients with chronic disease. Granting NPs prescriptive authority for buprenorphine will improve access to treatment and patient outcomes. It will also enhance NP autonomy and a…
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