Commentary
par
Duthie, Katherine, Eric Mathison, Helgi Eyford & S Monty Ghosh
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
One form of safe supply enlists clinicians to prescribe opioids so that people have access to drugs of known composition and strength. In this paper, we assess the ethical case for clinicians providing this service.
Constatations/points à retenir
As we describe, there is much that is unknown about safe supply. However, given the seriousness of the overdose death epidemic and the current limited evidence for safe supply’s efficacy, we argue that it is ethically permissible for clinicians to begin prescribing opioids for some select patients.
Mots clés
Safer supply
About prescribers
Harm reduction
Clinical guidance
