Screening and Follow-Up Monitoring for Substance Use in Primary Care: An Exploration of Rural-Urban Variations

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Investigates the urban-rural differences in screening primary care-based patients for substance use, and monitoring the symptoms of substance abuse for patients who screen positive. Uses data derived from the Washington State Mental Health Integration Program (MHIP), a state-wide integrated care program in community health clinics in the state of Washington.

Ya-Fen Chan, Shou-En Lu, Bill Howe, et al.

Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31(2), 215-222

02/2015

Clinics · Health screening · Primary care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Washington