Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics for People With Problematic Opioid Use

Abstract

Importance: New approaches are needed to provide care for individuals with problematic opioid use (POU). Rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) clinics offer a flexible, low-barrier, rapid access care model for this population. Objective: To assess the associations of RAAM clinics with emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality for people with POU.

Authors

Corace K; Thavorn K; Suschinsky K; Willows M; Leece P; Kahan M; Nijmeh L; Aubin N; Roach M; Garner G

Journal

JAMA Network Open, Vol. 6, No. 11,

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

November 1, 2023

DOI

10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44528

ISSN

2574-3805

Associated Experts

Danielle Rice

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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