Barriers and facilitators for family physicians prescribing opioid agonist therapy in Saskatchewan

CONCLUSION: Despite the presence of several real and perceived barriers limiting OAT prescribing by Saskatchewan family physicians, there are family physicians interested in providing this therapy. Increased clinical resources and support, including increased interdisciplinary practice, are actionable steps that should be considered by policy decision makers to address this issue. Additionally, increased OUD and OAT education, which includes the perspectives of those with lived experience of OUD, would help address physician confidence, knowledge, and awareness in this area.PMID:38626996 | DOI:10.46747/cfp.7004e52
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research