Massachusetts hospital finding way to help repeat substance abusers in the ED
Case Management Monthly, May 1, 2008
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Substance abuse is a chronic illness just like congestive heart failure or diabetes, but it certainly has a much different image in most hospitals, says Susan Krupnick, MSN, APRN, BC, CARN, clinical nurse specialist and adult nurse practitioner for addictions consultations in the ED at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston.
“Too many people look at repeat substance abusers or individuals with addictive illnesses as hopeless and believe it’s the patient’s fault,” says Krupnick. “But many patients with heart failure or diabetes are equally responsible for their relapse situations. However, they receive more compassionate care from the staff.”
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