Self-reported frequency of providing counselling regarding safe opioid use
| Statement | Response; no. (%) of respondents n = 129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Often/always | Sometimes | Rarely/never | |
| When deciding whether or not to prescribe opioids, I perform a screening risk assessment (e.g., history of opioid use disorder) | 18 (14.0) | 28 (21.7) | 83 (64.3) |
| When prescribing opioids, I counsel patients and parents about potential risks and adverse effects of opioids | 105 (81.4) | 14 (10.8) | 10 (7.8) |
| When prescribing opioids, I counsel patients and parents about how to safely secure the medication away from the patient and other family members | 53 (41.1) | 30 (23.3) | 46 (35.7) |
| When prescribing opioids, I counsel patients and parents about how to properly dispose of leftover medication | 21 (16.3) | 17 (13.2) | 91 (70.5) |