Abstract:Introduction:
Between 1999‐2018, almost 450,000 deaths have been attributed to opioid overdose. Co‐prescription of Naloxone with opioids, as well as implementation of Naloxone education and training, may substantially decrease morbidity and mortality related to opioid abuse. Nevertheless, resident physicians report low levels of comfort in prescribing Naloxone and difficulty discussing this topic with patients even when it directly relates to their care.
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