Chemical dependency

Preview

When a chemically dependent patient walks into your office, do you feel an urge to run for the hills? If you do, chances are great that you are not alone. Primary care physicians everywhere encounter such patients quite often in their practices and, from experience, know that treating them can be time-consuming, unrewarding, and frustrating. To help reduce the frustration, Drs Schulz and Mersy offer some simple approaches to help you care for these patients and their families in an effective and humane manner.