Management of drug misuse: an eight-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs.

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Matheson, C. I., Porteous, T., van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C. M., 2010. Management of drug misuse: an eight-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs. British Journal of General Practice, 60 (576), pp. 517-520.

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Official URL: http://www.rcgp.org.uk/publications/bjgp.aspx

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10X514783

Abstract

This study repeated a Scotland-wide survey of one-infour GPs from 2000, to compare findings with 2008. A 60% response was achieved (of 1065). Almost 44% of GPs were treating drug misusers (62% in 2000). Enhanced services were provided by less than half of practices. Seven per cent of responders were only comfortable prescribing below the recommended minimum dose of 60 mg methadone, (33% in 2000). Over 70% offered blood-borne virus screening and 71% were aware of patients using psychostimulants. Recent changes, particularly the new GP contract may have decreased GP involvement in treating drug misusers.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0960-1643
Uncontrolled Keywords:drug abuse; general practice; survey
Subjects:Social Sciences > Sociology
Social Sciences > Social Work
Technology > Medicine and Health
Group:School of Health and Social Care > Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health
ID Code:15517
Deposited By:Prof Edwin van Teijlingen
Deposited On:07 Jul 2010 12:25
Last Modified:07 Mar 2013 15:33
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