Role of GPs in Supporting Patients with problematic AOD use

Role of General Practitioners in Supporting Patients with problematic Alcohol and Other Drug Use
This survey seeks to gain information about GPs’ involvement in supporting patients with problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.

This survey will take about 5 mins of your time.

Please indicate your age group *

What is your gender identity?

FemaleMaleOther

What post code do you usually practice in? *

What proportion of your patient population do you screen for alcohol problems?

What proportion of your patient population do you screen for other drug problems?

Please specify the type of "Referral to other healthcare professional" you use

Please specify which "Referral to other AOD providers" you use

Please specify "Other" treatment approaches you use

Have you undertaken any specific/formal training to provide tailored support to patients with problematic AOD use? *

Yes No

What type of training have you undertaken to support patients with problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use? (Select all that apply)

Do you believe you have the required information and resources needed to refer your patients to specialist AOD services? *

Yes No

Do you currently provide Opioid Replacement Therapy to patients who are opioid dependent? *

Yes No

From your perspective, are there any barriers that make it difficult for a GP to provide Opioid Replacement Therapy? (Select all that apply) *

Patient experience of stigma and bias associated with AOD issues GP lack of adequate consultation time GP limited knowledge and direct training in ORT GP lack of confidence and experience in ORTGP lack of access to AOD services networksGP renumeration insufficient under MBS funding Regulatory requirements for ORT prescribingOther (please specify)

Please specify "Other"

Which of the following strategies would be useful for you in providing Opioid Replacement Therapy in the future? (Select all that apply) *

Education and trainingEngagement in communities of practice and peer supportPartnerships with specialist AOD service providersOther (please specify)None, I am not expecting to provide Opioid Replacement Therapy in the future

Please specify "Other"

If answered “I am not expecting to provide Opioid Replacement Therapy in the future”, what are the main reasons for selecting this response?

Where do you typically seek educational resources, training, and other support to enhance your ability to support patients with problematic AOD use? (Select all that apply) *

Government Health Departments and AgenciesUniversities and Academic InstitutionsProfessional Medical AssociationsPeer Networks and Professional ConferencesOther (please specify)None, I don't seek educational resources, training and other support

Please specify "Other"

Would you be interested in receiving information about educational resources, training, and other support available to enhance your ability to provide treatment services to patients with problematic AOD use?

YesNo

Please provide your name and email so that we can be in contact with you

Do you have any additional feedback on the role of GPs in supporting patients with problematic AOD use that you would like to share with us?

Would you like to be part of a follow-up GP focus group to discuss the GP management of patients with problematic AOD use?

YesNo

Please provide your name and email so that we can be in contact with you

Please feel free to send through any additional feedback to info@aspexconsulting.com.au