From: Syringe access for the prevention of blood borne infections among injection drug users
• Discuss injection drug use in a nonjudgmental manner at all routine visits |
• Participate in CME related to the problems of injection drug users |
• Become educated about commonly used substances |
• Facilitate access to clean syringes for injectors through prescription or referral |
• Educate patients about safer injection practices |
• Inform patients about proper disposal of syringes |
• Be aware of drug treatment options in the community |
• Consider prescription of buprenorphine to heroin addicts |