Expanding Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Priority Areas: The Role of Certified Nurse ‐Midwives

DiscussionCNMs are uniquely positioned to treat perinatal OUD given their scope of practice as primary and reproductive health care providers, especially in rural, underserved areas. To increase the number of midwives prescribing buprenorphine and expand treatment access, researchers, educators, practice leaders, and policy makers must address barriers to and experiences of treating OUD.
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research