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Controlled substance prescribing and education in orthopedic residencies: A program director survey
Brian K Yorkgitis1, Michelle M Dugan2, Anthony Bell3
1University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Department of Surgery, 653 W 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32209, USA.
Background:
Opioid misuse is currently plaguing the US. Efforts to reduce this include opioid prescribing education (OPE). Orthopaedic residents often prescribe opioids but, their education is unknown.
Methods:
A survey was sent to orthoapedic residency program directors (PDs) regarding their program's controlled substance (CS) policies and knowledge of local CS regulations.
Results:
There were 60 (36.8%) completed surveys. 54 (90.0%) programs allow resident outpatient opioid prescribing. Nine (16.7%) programs require individual DEA registration and 7 (13.0%) were unsure about DEA registrations. State laws regarding PDMP utilization and OPE for fully licensed physicians were correctly answered by 52 (86.7%) and 43 (71.6%), respectively. 27 (45.0%) programs had a mandatory OPE. Six (10.0%) PDs were unsure about a mandatory OPE. 16 (48.5%) programs that did not confirm an OPE were considering adding one.
Conclusions:
The majority of programs permit residents outpatient opioid prescribing; less than half provide mandatory OPE. Several PDs were unaware local CS prescribing regulations and education. This study demonstrates opportunities to improve OPE among orthopaedic residencies and PDs' knowledge regarding CS regulations.
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