What Can Nurses Do To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse?
As nurses remain the most trusted profession (2012 Gallup survey), patients may be more willing to be honest with these healthcare providers. This gives nurses the opportunity to play a vital role in the prevention of prescription drug abuse. Nurses are able to:
- Obtain accurate patient histories
- Complete risk assessments
- Obtain accurate lists of current medications
- Create healthy relationships with patients
- Share valuable information with other healthcare providers
- Obtain accurate patient histories
- Complete risk assessments
- Obtain accurate lists of current medications
- Create healthy relationships with patients
- Share valuable information with other healthcare providers
To begin your effort in preventing prescription drug abuse, use these resources:
Prescription Monitoring Program
Risk Assessment Tools
Prescription Monitoring Program
Risk Assessment Tools
For more information on prescription drug abuse, its prevention, and treatment, visit:
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health
PainEDU.org
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health