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Are Opioid Dependence and Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) Documented in the Medical Record? A Patient Safety Issue
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 07/13/09

Walley AY et al. - Among patients receiving MMT and medical care at different sites, documentation of opioid dependence and MMT in the medical record occurs for the majority, but is missing in a substantial number of patients. Most of these patients are prescribed medications that potentially interact with methadone. This study highlights opportunities for improved coordination between medical care and MMT.

Anabolicandrogenic steroid dependence: an emerging disorder
Addiction, 11/18/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Perioperative pain management in the patient treated with opioids: Continuing Professional Development
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 11/09/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Association of IL-1B genetic polymorphisms with an increased risk of opioid and alcohol dependence
Pharmacogenetics and genomics, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Home- versus office-based buprenorphine inductions for opioid-dependent patients
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Differences between men and women in the course of opiate dependence: is there a telescoping effect
European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 10/26/09 Relevance Score: 65%