Notification of Drug Misusers Flashcards
1
Q
What should a doctor do if they have patients who have problems with drug misuse?
(e.g. opiods, benzodiazepines and CNS stimulants)
A
They should inform their regional or national drug misuse centre.
2
Q
Where can information on your regional or national drug misuse centre be found?
A
In the BNF
3
Q
What does the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) do with this information?
A
- They collect the data which allows the planning of drug services.
- They evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of drug treatment provision.
4
Q
What needs to be obtained from the patient before sending off their information to the NDTMS?
A
Consent
