Problematic use and addiction in primary care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how primary care professionals address problematic substance use or addiction in their patients. It aims to test whether a special approach helps improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are a primary care professional (such as a GP, nurse, physiotherapist, dentist, pharmacist, or midwife).
- You work in an outpatient or community setting (not in a hospital).
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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