Inequities in access to primary care among opioid recipients in Ontario, Canada: A population-based cohort study

Original research
par
Gomes, Tara et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We explored the likelihood of securing a new primary care provider (PCP) among people with varying histories of opioid use who had recently lost access to their PCP.

Constatations/points à retenir

In this study, we observed gaps in access to primary care among people who receive prescription opioids, particularly among OAT recipients. Ongoing efforts are needed to address the stigma, discrimination, and financial disincentives that may introduce barriers to the healthcare system, and to facilitate access to high-quality, consistent primary care services for chronic pain patients and those with OUD.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Retrospective cohort study using administrative data (n=154,970)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Stigma
Equity