Disparities in treatment and referral after an opioid overdose among emergency department patients
JAMA Network Open
2025-07-02
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About The Study: In this study, Black patients were less likely to receive outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address racial disparities in emergency department care for opioid use disorder, particularly in enhancing referral processes.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Siri Shastry, MD, MS, email Siri.Shastry@mountsinai.org.
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