Management of drug misuse: An 8-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs

Authors: Matheson, C., Porteous, T., Van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C.

Journal: British Journal of General Practice

Volume: 60

Issue: 576

Pages: 517-520

ISSN: 0960-1643

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. © British Journal of General Practice.

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Management of drug misuse: an 8-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs.

Authors: Matheson, C., Porteous, T., van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C.

Journal: Br J Gen Pract

Volume: 60

Issue: 576

Pages: 517-520

eISSN: 1478-5242

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10X514783

Abstract:

This study repeated a Scotland-wide survey of one-in-four 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.

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Management of drug misuse: an 8-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs

Authors: Matheson, C., Porteous, T., van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C.

Journal: BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

Volume: 60

Issue: 576

Pages: 517-520

ISSN: 0960-1643

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10X514783

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

Authors: Matheson, C.I., Porteous, T., van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C.M.

Journal: British Journal of General Practice

Volume: 60

Pages: 517-520

ISSN: 0960-1643

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.

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Management of drug misuse: an 8-year follow-up survey of Scottish GPs.

Authors: Matheson, C., Porteous, T., van Teijlingen, E. and Bond, C.

Journal: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Volume: 60

Issue: 576

Pages: 517-520

eISSN: 1478-5242

ISSN: 0960-1643

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp10x514783

Abstract:

This study repeated a Scotland-wide survey of one-in-four 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.

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