Initiating Opioid Dependence Treatment in the Emergency Department

Year: 2018

Resolution Number: 75

Action Taken: Disapproved

Status:

Author(s): Aileen Haque, Irvin Lien, and Nicole Schnabel

Sponsor: Firas Askar

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS recognizes the importance of the initiation of buprenorphine treatment in the emergency department with follow-up treatment with a primary care physician and will work with appropriate stakeholders to promote the implementation of such programs in the emergency department.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Initiating Opioid Dependence Treatment in the Emergency Department

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org