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[Collegial support to improve prescription patterns for addictive preparations]
T von Hanno1, E Hilberg, D Furuholmen
1Vestfold Laegeforenings Kollegiale Støttetilbud Legekontoret på Tjøme.
Summary
Physician training in communication skills improved attitudes toward pain management and reduced concerns about prescribing addictive drugs. The preventive guidance tutorials were positively evaluated by participants, suggesting their usefulness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Context:
- Norwegian County Medical Officers observed suboptimal prescription practices for addictive drugs.
- Preventive guidance was developed to address physician communication skills and attitudes.
- Tutorials focused on systematic reflection regarding physician behavior and pain management.
Purpose:
- To enhance physicians' communication skills through guided reflection.
- To promote a deeper understanding of attitudes and behaviors in medical practice.
- To address controversial prescribing practices of addictive drugs for chronic pain.
Summary:
- Preventive guidance tutorials were offered to physicians in 1997-98, with 15 attending voluntarily.
- An evaluation two months post-tutorial indicated positive reception and perceived usefulness.
- The program aimed to help doctors reflect on communication styles and understanding of pain behavior.
Impact:
- Positive evaluation suggests the guidance was useful for physicians.
- The initiative supports a broader understanding of chronic pain beyond the biomedical model.
- This work highlights the need for improved prescribing practices and physician communication regarding addictive drugs.